African winters can be quite chilly, but they are also a great opportunity to showcase the continent's rich textile heritage through patterned ponchos ...

In the bustling city of Columbus, Ohio, a talented artist is breaking barriers and bridging cultures through his creative mastery. Meet Jasper Dafeamekpor, a visionary graphic designer and traditional ...

African winter fashion is a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, and tapestry bags are an integral part of it ...

In a small shop nestled inside the heart of Accra, Patience Golo prepares to stitch yards of African wax print for a wedding dress she is making for a client. The fabric is rich in color: pops of ...

University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art staff and community curators pose for a photo at the opening of "Weaving Narratives: African Textiles in Iowa." Views and voices of the African community in ...

Onyinyechi Jennifer Omole is a United Kingdom-based Nigerian artist. Onyinyechi draws inspiration from the vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and compelling stories found in African fabrics. Growing ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. On March 6 2016, Independence Day in Ghana, a troupe of men and women processed through Accra, dressed in their ...