extending the shelf life of west African fashion. Long periods for the sale of each collection also prevents the pile-up of unsold clothes. And the traditional methods of maintaining and ...

These clothes can be worn ... Africa is known for its traditional Kaftan and Djellaba, while East Africa’s Kitenge is popular ...

the clothing brand DIOP was created when Mapate Diop, a New York City native, was wearing a shirt his mother had made to a barbecue — a tunic-style shirt with a traditional African pattern.

From his studio in Lagos, Nigeria, Kenneth Ize works with local artisans to create innovative clothes from vibrant ... that have given meaning to West African identity,” he says.

Many of Thompson’s designs use adire, an indigo resist-dyed textile – a key component of traditional clothing worn by West African Yoruba people. The heritage textile is reimagined by Thompson ...

Ford Foundation’s Office for West Africa, through its Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice Strategy, aims to reduce gender-based violence in the region by working with traditional, religious ...

Some of West Africa’s most stunning vernacular architecture is made of mud. That includes the Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest mud brick ...

Sabrina Elba was every bit the doting wife on Sunday as she shared a photo of her husband Idris, who was dressed head-to-toe in traditional African clothing. The actor, 50, looked in good spirits ...

(KATU) — Next month, the Sebé Kan West African Dance and Music concert returns to the Newmark Theater. We sat down with the founder of the dance company to learn more about the traditional West ...

It's your chance to experience traditional West African rhythm, dance and song. Sebé Kan Youth African Dance Company choreographer Derrell Sekou Soumah Walker and Company member Naime Overton ...