The art of African wax-resist dyeing holds a special place in the continent's cultural tapestry. This process, which involves ...

The wedding was grand, a spectacle of culture and tradition. Guests arrived adorned in dazzling aso-oke head ties, regal ...

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She’s the sister of Nigerian soccer legend Sunday Oliseh, but with her fashion label Tesslo, Tessy Oliseh-Amaize is making a name for herself in the US fashion scene.

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Born and raised in Lagos, Lisa Folawiyo has spent her career celebrating the craftsmanship of her Nigerian heritage by ...

Award-winning and multi-talented artist Ann Hay’s Lyrical Waxing Continued… exhibition is an impressive display of batik ...

African printed fabric gives a nice ... Ankara, however, is a wax-resistant dyed fabric with vibrant, repetitive patterns, often mass-produced. While both hold significant cultural value, Adire ...