African garments

The UMA collection by SIPHO MBUTO ( @siphombuto ) explores gender fluidity through A-line silhouettes, inspired by the Ubuntu ethos, which emphasizes the reverence for women in the community. The brand prioritizes sustainability by using natural fabrics sourced from African producers and producing only what’s needed in small, ethically-run workshops in South Africa. The androgynous designs are minimalist, blending art and architecture, with a focus on creating timeless, durable garments…

Among the numerous fabrics that serve as body wraps throughout west Africa, perhaps the most striking is kente cloth, associated with the Asante of Ghana. It is made from narrow strips of cloth sewn together

Awa Meite - Mali 🇲🇱.

Open until 16 April 2023 at London's Victoria & Albert museum, Africa Fashion is a substantial presentation of the continent's dynamic style scene, featuring 250 objects and garments presented with the stories behind them. The exhibit spans countries and temporalities, including the work of mid-20th century designer Chris Seydou, who was among the first to put…

The Elegant Senegal of the First Half of the 20th Century is an exhibition on at the Círculo de Bellas Artes, Madrid, until 26 August

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Ugandan barkcloth dress-Bark cloth,locally known as Mutuba and produced in the Buganda kingdom since 13th century.

Algueye Dakar - Senegal 🇸🇳