Dédé Rose Gamélé Creppy, who has died aged 89, was one of west Africa’s most influential wax cloth traders. She was the youngest, and the last living, “Nana Benz” – the legendary first generation of ...

In a small shop nestled inside the heart of Accra, Patience Golo prepares to stitch yards of African wax print for a wedding dress she is making for a client. The fabric is rich in color: pops of ...

Kean University is hosting an exhibition of century-old handmade designs and patterns on textiles that reflect the stories, dreams and personalities of those who wear them in Wandering Spirit: African ...

Black creators are setting the trends, moving the needle and informing where the worlds of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle are headed. In our series, ‘Shop Black’, we talk to entrepreneurs about their ...

African wax prints are famous for their bright colors and intricate patterns, making them ideal for DIY lampshade projects ...

ARKADELPHIA — The Clark County Arts and Humanities Council is sponsoring a special traveling art exhibit to coincide with the observance of February as Black History Month. Wandering Spirit: African ...

Nearby, a stylishly dressed Isana Fils, holding a microphone to her mouth, stood frozen next to a poster telling about another famous African American, Josephine Baker. In celebration of Black History ...

Dédé Rose Gamélé Creppy, who has died aged 89, was one of west Africa's most influential wax cloth traders. She was the youngest, and the last living, "Nana Benz" - the legendary first generation of ...