African Made: Thalente Biyela
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For our #africanmade series we profiled Thalente wearing @wataka.africa socks.
Thalente, origina...
The Fascinating History and Cultural Significance of Kuba Cloth
The History of Kuba Cloth
For centuries, the Kuba people of Central Africa have been creatin...
African Made: Prince Faya
For our #africanmade series we profiled Prince Faya wearing @wataka.africa socks.
"My name i...
African Textiles: Ewe Cloth
Ewe Cloth is famously woven in strips on mostly cotton and is either very simple, like their indigo and white geometric patterns (below) or complex containing figurative motifs and designs seen above of cows, horses, people, plants, household items, ceremonial stools and more. These cloths were and are worn by all members of society.
African Textiles: Mudcloth, Bògòlanfini or Bogolan
Bògòlanfini or Bogolan commonly known as Mudcloth, originated in the town of Beledougou in Mali...