Pochampally saree is Telangana’s centuries-old Ikat textile known for bold geometric patterns. Explore more about the ...

There is a backstory and cultural connection behind African American cloth dolls. Silk Allen learned all about it at a recent event. The African American Quilt & Doll Show opened author Silk Allen’s ...

This article is part of our ‘(Re)Made in Ghana’ series, which explores what one of the world’s largest circular fashion ecosystems — Kantamanto Market — can teach us about the future of fashion. Read ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. More than 6,000 miles from the African continent, the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art boasts a ...

Storytelling comes in all forms. In the Stanley Museum’s latest exhibit, entitled “Weaving Narratives,” it comes in the form of textiles curated from different African cultures throughout Iowa. The ...

After a decade building her eponymous brand in New York, designer Tia Adeola is now relocating her entire supply chain to Nigeria. Her Fall/Winter 2025 collection, titled From Lagos with love, will ...

Kwaku Bediako Oduro is a Ghanaian fashion designer and the creative director of the fashion brand Chocolate Clothing, also known as Chocolate Clothes Global. He is known for his Afrocentric designs ...

Apparel, footwear, leather and textile workers in Eswatini and South Africa are pushing for a just transition from fossil-fuel-reliant industries to low-carbon economies that promote fair and ...

In South Africa, children’s admission to a particular public school is decided by province. Each provincial education department manages its own digital admissions system. The Western Cape province ...

India’s Worrying Plans for Dams on Transboundary Rivers Shared with Bangladesh In the face of declining U.S. demand, China, as well as Asia more broadly, presents a powerful and more predictable ...