Glass beading traditions across Africa are deeply rooted in local cultures, showcasing sophisticated, distinct and dynamic ...

Founded by Nigerian designer Mariam Afolabi, Mazelle effortlessly merges West African, Victorian ... of Lagos into her collections, employing batik dyes, bold prints, and avant-garde silhouettes.

While the exact origins of the technique are difficult to determine, batik is thought to date back to ancient times when ...

This exhibition is the first of its kind, presenting fashion as a form of cultural dialogue that transcends borders ...

Now France has launched a report calling for thousands of African art in its museums to be returned to the continent. The Benin Bronzes, which are actually made of brass, are a collection of ...

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crafter, batik is a fascinating and rewarding art form that allows you to express your creativity and create one-of-a-kind pieces. Our beginner's guide to ...

Her mother accepted a job at a government-run school in Lagos and supplemented her income by making hand-dyed batik fabrics .

The Smithsonian’s museums display objects from our collections that span the breadth of art and design from the ancient to the modern-day, from the whimsical to the practical. Along with our ...

The forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) is one of two living African elephant species, the other being the savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana). Historically, forest elephants thrived in the dense ...

By Holland Cotter Lisa Schiff acknowledges stealing millions from major collectors who trusted her to buy them fashionable art. By Sarah Maslin Nir His Brutalist buildings, praised during the ...