How are African textiles woven and patterns made? African textiles are woven or made from one or another material, or a combination, of fibers such as: cotton, raffia, flax, silk, wool, roots, vines, bark or brass amongst others. Some of these textiles are made on looms. "Cloth" that is not woven, but cured, like suede […]
How did soccer inspire an ingenious beading project?
The beauty, sophistication and finesse of raffia cloths, touch many. This virtual show reveals some of these extraordinary fabrics, woven from raffia by men and decorated with infinite skill, by women, of the Democratic republic of Congo.
A steady rhythm , a confident hand, a little gravity… grain doesn’t see the basket it is winnowed in, otherwise it would relish the beauty of this agricultural implement.
Why are African traditional medicine and divination items displayed together at markets in urban areas?
The pregnancy apron is unique for its ritual context, symbolism, style of beading, links to heritage and as a relevant part of cross cultural gift exchange.
Some may judge rickshaw pulling as being little more than slave labour. But what drove this drudgery to become a home grown subculture, a vibrant muesli of styles, culture and performance - outwitting boundaries of propriety to become a renowned event of choice?
Did the elaborate hairstyles of married women from 1890-1940 influence the dimensions of headrests used by the Zulu people to sleep on?
Aroused -The drum’s pulse is a serpentine demon, Stealing your viscera, strumming your spine.