To get started, collect all the necessary materials. You will need plain tote bags, fabric paint or ink, brushes or sponges, ...

“When did it start? It really started in my head a long, long time ago.” So says Emily G. Hanna about when the idea came to her for the new exhibition at the Mingei International Museum. To hear her ...

Bark cloth, a traditional African textile, is making waves in the world of home decor. With its eco-friendly nature and rich cultural history, it is becoming a popular choice for those looking for ...

Mrs Josephine Ofori, a Ghanaian fashion designer, says African wear is increasingly becoming a powerful medium through which women reconnect with their cultural heritage, challenge narrow beauty ...

African modern interior design represents a sophisticated fusion of contemporary aesthetics with traditional African elements ...

Bespoke tailoring in Africa has always been much more than a trade, it is a cultural statement, a living record of heritage, and a way of expressing identity. From the flowing agbada of Yoruba ...

Audrey G. Bennett receives funding from the National Science Foundation and the University of Michigan. She has previously received funding from Google and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Design ...

The Golden Ratio, a hallmark of Swiss design and the foundation of everything from Helvetica to Le Corbusier’s meticulous architecture, may have been imported from Africa. Design remains a largely ...

From Ghana to South Africa, new brands are inspired by the continent’s varied cultures. By Melanie Abrams As African designers grab the fashion spotlight, with Thebe Magugu of South Africa winning the ...