Architects are increasingly incorporating bold patterns inspired by African textiles into building facades. These patterns ...

The way one dresses can express their heritage, culture, style and so much more. African-print textiles, which were actually inspired by batik or wax-resist cloth from Indonesia, have been used to ...

From the fertile era of independence, which brought many designers to prominence, to the flourishing world of contemporary ...

Step inside the second-floor galleries of the Mint Museum Randolph and immerse yourself in the rhythmic patterns and velvety textures of some of the world's most masterfully woven works of art: Kuba ...

African weaving techniques are a beautiful blend of tradition and artistry, passed down generations. These techniques are not only functional but also deeply cultural, often telling stories or ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

This beautiful collection of vibrant and colourful African textiles, carefully selected from North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa, will thrill and inspire artists and designers, particularly ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Kim Cook, The Associated Press Trek through home decor stores these days and you’ll probably see goods from around the world — India, the Far East, South ...

Quiltmaking among African-Americans has a richly textured history. In a new book called “Black Threads: An African American Quilting Sourcebook” (MacFarland & Co., 260 pages, $38.50), author Kyra E.