Golo, born and raised in Ghana, rarely uses anything other than wax print for her designs: “It portrays our culture. It’s our cloth,” she said. But oddly enough, African textiles aren’t ...

Rich jewel tones, complex lattice designs, and plush textiles create luxurious, layered spaces. Drawing inspiration from ...

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Applied Arts and a Master of Fine Art in Fashion Design.. Kaosiemenma’s art is dedicated to celebrating African heritage through innovative textile-based ...

The design world is coming to South Africa and Decorex Africa, organised by RX, is paving the way. The continent’s biggest ...

Attendees came from Mauritius, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa representing roles all along the value chain. Merging the worlds of fashion and artisanal craft, with textiles being the ...

When South African fashion designer Jessica Jane Molebatsi showcased ... within the Chinese market as well as to boost African textile exports to China. Currently, China exports more textile ...

“I really think design can be transformative,” said ... the existing house while drawing inspiration from West African textiles, including a dress she owned as a teenager.

New books on gnarly trees with pedigrees, lost Miami buildings and vintage construction toys, along with a deep dive into African textiles. By Eve M. Kahn This article is part of our Design ...