West african textiles

Ghana & Ashanti empires, kente cloth, salt, gold & Anansi #todayslessons #PCCS

This splendid piece of resist-stitched, indigo-dyed cloth is known as ndop, and such cloths tell a remarkable story relating to trade within Africa. Cloths such as this example was produced by the Bamileke people of the Cameroon grasslands. The example here comprises at least 19 narrow panels of strip-woven cotton cloth, most probably woven in … Read more

African Textiles: The Karun Thakar Collection by Duncan Clarke, Bernhard Gardi, Karun Thakar and Miriam Ali-de-Unzaga. The post African Textiles: The Karun Thakar Collection appeared first on JOZAN.

Nigerian Batik African Fabric Traditional Handmade Flannel - Etsy UK

Mud cloth with a lovely smaller scale tribal pattern on an earthy, deep rusty clay color. I have laundered this textile so it's ready to use. Use for an upholstery project, frame, or use for pillows. Heavy strips of hand-joined cotton, from Mali Africa. This is a newer piece so there is no wear and tear. Excellent condition. Ends are raw edges. African name for these mud cloth textiles is Bogolanfini. This piece has been crafted using a hand-print technique to create authentic tribal…

Detail: Ewe kente man's cloth, fine supplementary weft float motifs, mid C20th. William Itter Collection, USA.

“Taking It To The Streets” with a selection of their best-selling pieces for their latest campaign, Nkwo Official ( @nkwo_official ) epitomizes their dedication to sustainable fashion and the celebration of African craftsmanship. Each garment intricately blends traditional textiles with contemporary aesthetics, meticulously handcrafted in Nigeria using locally sourced materials. With bold prints, exquisite detailing, and visionary silhouettes, their collections embody a profound commitment…

This bold, circular pattern, is one of the biggest trends in African fabrics today. I picked up this fabric two years ago at Madina Market in Accra, Ghana in a bright blue, yellow-orange combinati…