African Made: Thalente Biyela
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For our #africanmade series we profiled Thalente wearing @wataka.africa socks.
Thalente, origina...
Wataka Socks: Embracing Basotho Heritage in Contemporary Sock Designs
In Lesotho's harsh alpine climate, the blankets vitally insulated against cold - but also served as badges of identity, culture, and status. The intricate designs radiate pride in Basotho traditions.
The Maasai: The Unique Beauty of a Traditional Lifestyle
The Maasai are a semi-nomadic people who have lived in East Africa for centuries. Their tradit...
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: Jonathan Stephen Simons
For our #africanmade series we profiled Jonathan wearing @wataka.africa socks.
Jonathan is a Cap...
African Made: Densen Magaisa
For our #africanmade series we profiled Densen wearing @wataka.africa socks.
Densen is a local f...
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...
African Made: Kent Lingeveldt
Kent comes from the streets of the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa. He shaped his first...