In the 1990s, the textile industry in Nigeria was a key driver of the economy, providing employment to hundreds of thousands in Africa's most populous country. "It was full of activities, from Kaduna, ...

A new map has revealed the most common religion in every African country, showing a clear divide between Christianity and ...

Rachel Décoste landed in West Africa’s Republic of Benin in August 2018, anticipating an important journey of self-discovery, ...

There exists a place in Batesville, Arkansas where fabric enthusiasts experience something akin to religious revelation – Marshall Dry Goods, a textile wonderland so vast and comprehensive it might ...

Few & Far Luvhondo in South Africas Vhembe Biosphere Reserve offers a unique safari experience with its solar-powered gondola ...

Wax print fabrics or Ankara fabrics are known for their graphic patterns, bold colours and catchy slogans. The iconic cloth is now being celebrated in an exhibition at the Musée de l’Homme in Paris, ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. The nonprofit Community Plate is holding its first annual Pi(e) Day ...

An association of mostly African countries is mapping out seagrass across four countries, using satellite imagery and field verification to assess the carbon stock in the region, it announced on ...

A perfect complement to Africa Fashion, this show celebrates community, culture, and creativity. See fabric and fashions by Chicago-based designer Jennifer Akese-Burney, who was inspired by the Field ...

While Panjab University, Chandigarh, had struggled to implement this change in previous years, it has finally designed new attire through the University Institute of Fashion Technology and ...

with traditional African fabrics like Kente, Adire, and Bokolonfini being reimagined for contemporary markets. African designers are also gaining international acclaim for their unique designs and ...

Manthabiseng is one of two human figures onto whom Mosese obliquely maps his own attachments ... remains the most dangerous country in Africa; the fabric criss-crosses between victims and ...