Kente cloth, with its bright colors and geometric patterns, is a popular choice for decorating calabashes. By painting or ...

African weaving techniques are influencing Scandinavian textiles in a big way. The colorful and intricate patterns of African ...

This beautiful collection of vibrant and colourful African textiles, carefully selected from North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa, will thrill and inspire artists and designers, particularly ...

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 ...

In a small shop nestled inside the heart of Accra, Patience Golo prepares to stitch yards of African wax print for a wedding dress she is making for a client. The fabric is rich in color: pops of ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This is a black and white photograph ...

African-inspired patterns and textures are making a bold statement in modern interiors, blending heritage with contemporary aesthetics. From geometric mud cloths to earthy color palettes, these ...