THE AFRICA BLOG

Here are 10 key facts about Africa that you probably don't know. It is widely believed that the African continent got its name from the...

African clothing dates back hundreds of years. Not only do they have a unique style, but they also represent the symbolism, identity and history of...

The Tuareg are an ancient Saharan people described as early as Herodotus, who currently number up to 1.5 million people. For more than 2000 years,...

Adinkra fabric is used in traditional funeral ceremonies of the Asante people of Ghana as well as many of their neighbors. Find out everything there...

The loincloth is a fabric measuring approximately 150 cm by 250 cm. In its primary use, it is wrapped around the hips and rolled over...

Today we are heading to Senegal where, as in Mauritania, the boubou is the king of local clothing. Colorful, or single-colored, shiny, wax, bazin, traditional Senegalese...

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa; There are many tribes and ethnic groups, many of whom wear their own style of clothing. In...

Fabrics with proverbs, called lesso, kanga (khanga), or lamba hoany, are used and worn throughout coastal East Africa and Madagascar. This light fabric make a lasting impression not only with...

“But what are these sublime stones?” This question comes to me all the time, and as I work more and more with these beautiful beads...

Get to know what to expect before attending your first African wedding. Remember that customs vary greatly between religions and ethnic groups on the continent....

We spent so many hours doing our braids and locks. The goal is to keep them perfect for a while. but the reality is that...

The culture of a people can be defined by its fashion of dress, its foods or its language. And when it comes to West Africa and...