With September being Heritage Month in South Africa, it seems fitting that we look at what some of Africa’s traditional heritage is like. Although this is celebrated only in South Africa, the ...

On Tuesday, November 28, Kenya's parliament made a controversial decision to prohibit the wearing of the Kaunda suit and African traditional attire. The Kaunda suit, named after the late Zambian ...

African Textiles in Iowa," a current exhibit at the Stanley Museum of Art, highlights a selection of textiles from a ...

Ethiopia's cultural attire is a vibrant testament to the nation's rich heritage, and its significance is undeniable, especially during holidays and special occasions. However, a new trend emerges as ...

Heritage Day (Usuku Lwamagugu, Usuku lokugubha amasiko) is a South African public holiday celebrated on September 24. On the day, South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their culture and the ...

The make-up of our culture can include — but is not limited to — the things we eat, do and wear. For many Africans and African Americans, African textiles have been around for as long as they can ...

A whole industry has cropped up around apparel that’s been donated to charities located oceans away, imported throughout the African continent and then sold cheaply in African marketplaces. These low ...