African fashion is, above all, a story of transmission and reinvention. African designers draw on a rich cultural repertoire: traditional patterns, natural dyes, artisanal embroidery, and iconic ...

African pottery dates back thousands of years, with artifacts discovered in archaeological sites across the continent. These ...

This technique emphasizes the resourcefulness and creativity that is inherent in African textile traditions. Coming from Nigeria, adire textiles are famous for their indigo-dyed patterns. Using ...

The designer’s jewelry is inspired by West African symbols and history, with his own twist. Photo courtesy of Burkindy His foray into jewelry design can only be described as unorthodox. It is a tale ...

Discover the national symbols of South Africa. Learn what the King Protea flower, Yellowwood tree, Springbok antelope, Galjoen fish, and Blue Crane bird mean in SA.

advertisement 01-31-2020 DESIGN This designer created emoji that represent the beauty of African culture O’Plérou Grebet designed one new emoji every day for a year.