Geometric patterns on cloth and symbols etched into sacred masks are what experts believe are part of an ancient writing system once used by women in Zambia. The artifacts are located at the National ...

The Nigerian-born Alia Bare started off by sewing for her daughters and launched her namesake label in 2015, after moving to ...

An American traveler and a Nigerian native share parallel reflections on the rich, enduring cultures of West Africa. From Senegal’s living history and art to Nigeria’s deep-rooted customs and fashion, ...

African batik art, with its vibrant patterns and rich cultural heritage, is a unique way to spruce up home decor ...

More than just clothing material, African textiles, vibrant pieces of cultural heritage, are stories, traditions, and histories woven into patterns ...

In 1890 a German firm called Otto Nolte & Co. minted this penny pattern coin in Berlin. The firm designed this pattern with the hope of selling coins like it for use in Griquatown, South Africa.

The South African breakfast cereal market is evolving amid food inflation, regulation changes, and growing health consciousness. The industry's growth is fueled by demand for healthier, organic ...

Voting patterns among many demographic groups in 2024 were similar to those in 2020 and 2016, but Trump made gains among several key groups, a Pew Research Center analysis shows.

The rise of civil wars and internecine conflict in Africa has seen millions of people fleeing the horrors of violence in their homelands to seek refuge in other countries. Refugee camps have ...

Batik is a Javanese term that refers to the technique of creating patterns on cloth by drawing or stamping with a wax-resist process before dyeing.

While batik patterns have become increasingly common in contemporary illustrations, fashion, and digital artworks, this exhibition offers a return to more earthy, organic forms – marked by ...