African-inspired fabric wall hangings are a beautiful way to bring the continent's rich culture and vibrant colors into your home ...

Anthropologie has used them to cover ottomans and to upholster chairs. Woolrich Woolen Mills turned them into short-sleeve button-ups, and Agnes B. used them to make a summer suit. Burberry Prorsum ...

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 ...

To start with, you need to gather all the necessary materials: embroidery thread in vibrant colors, a needle, and an ...

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 ...

The European monopoly on wax print textiles in Central and West African markets is being undermined by Chinese companies. But now designers in Ivory Coast are embracing traditional patterns in a bid ...

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 ...