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 ...

Classic and timeless, authentic African textiles can add texture and interest to any decorating style. Melvina Mency, owner of Anitavee’s Home Decor, an online store for African-inspired home accents, ...

Kampala — THE coastline of East Africa is the cradle of the leso, but right into the hinterland, you will encounter people using a kind of wrapper that shares the pattern and sometimes colour with ...

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 ...

Dédé Rose Gamélé Creppy, who has died aged 89, was one of west Africa's most influential wax cloth traders. She was the youngest, and the last living,“Nana Benz” – the legendary first generation of ...

In the fashion world, a "lookbook" is a collection of photos highlighting, say, a fashion designer's work or a fashion model. The African Lookbook has a different agenda: images that present a ...