To craft authentic African mudcloth, start with high-quality cotton fabric for durability and texture. Use natural materials for dyeing to maintain authenticity in color richness and environmental ...

Africa 's monsoon season brings a unique blend of style and practicality, especially when it comes to scarves. These ...

I am rushing through the Dallas Museum of Art, hoping to catch the “Bamana Mud Cloth” exhibition before closing time. I’m wondering what it is, prepared for anything — except what I see: textiles so ...

We love versatility around Studio 512, especially when it comes to interiors. Then, your home’s look can change with your mood. Allison Crawford of Allison Crawford Design stopped by with one piece ...

Mud cloth might be trendy, but it’s anything but new. Mud cloth is a centuries-old, hand-dyed textile art that originated in West Africa with the women of Mali’s Bamana culture, according to the ...

A new exhibit at Victoria and Albert Museum corrects the misperception that high fashion belongs to Western designers. The fierce garments attest... As I pass along a row of mannequins, the sharply ...

TAMPA, Fla. — African tribal culture has had a strong influence on high fashion, from athletic wear to couture runway shows. The unique threadwork not only produces these vibrant, sought-after fabrics ...

The blue dashiki (left) is from the Rwandan design studio Moshions and first appeared on a Kigali catwalk 5 years ago. Center: an outfit from womenswear brand IAMISIGO led by Kenya's Bubu Ogisi. Right ...