African embroidery is a beautiful art form that adds color and culture to home textiles. From cushions to table runners, ...

Batik is a traditional textile art form that originates from Africa and has been practiced for centuries. The technique ...

LAGOS (Reuters) - Weaving contemporary designs into a traditional West African fabric, Nigerian Tsemaye Binitie is creating fashion he hopes can also bridge the gap between luxury and the everyday.

With September being Heritage Month in South Africa, it seems fitting that we look at what some of Africa’s traditional heritage is like. Although this is celebrated only in South Africa, the ...

“Riotously colorful, densely patterned, and unassailably fabulous,” the iconic fabrics have come to symbolize Africa’s contribution in fashion and design to the rest of the world. Beyond the fashion ...

From his studio in Lagos, Nigeria, Kenneth Ize works with local artisans to create innovative clothes from vibrant handcrafted textiles. By Elizabeth Coop Earlier this month in Lagos, Nigeria, the ...

For nearly two decades Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi has been turning traditional African fabrics into made-to-order womenswear worn by the likes of Zendaya, Angela Bassett and Aissa Maïga. But it ...

Elevate Africa has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize, a pan-African initiative that aims to preserve the continent's textile heritage by ...

LAGOS, March 19 (Reuters) - Weaving contemporary designs into a traditional West African fabric, Nigerian Tsemaye Binitie is creating fashion he hopes can also bridge the gap between luxury and the ...