African patchwork art has its roots in history, with its origins dating back centuries. Traditionally, it was used to ...

The Paris neighborhood called la Goutte D’Or — or Gold Drop — has long been a gateway neighborhood for immigrants from France’s former colonies in North and West Africa. Best known for its stores and ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. With the global demand for African art and music steadily rising, it is no surprise that design from around the ...

LAGOS: Weaving contemporary designs into a traditional West African fabric, Nigerian Tsemaye Binitie is creating fashion he hopes can also bridge the gap between luxury and the everyday. His material ...

In 2011, a number of major design houses used African prints and motifs, including Michael Kors, Burberry and Oscar de la Renta. Style writer Robin Givhan singles out designer Haider Ackermann. A ...

Founded by Nigerian designer Mariam Afolabi, Mazelle effortlessly merges West African, Victorian, and contemporary influences in her designs. Her latest collection, "Marie In The City," is a homage to ...

Every form of black cultural expression has its roots in Africa, and many blacks have embraced their ancestry through the wearing of West African fabrics. Most popular among these fabrics are the ...

Africa by Design is a platform that promotes designers from sub-Saharan Africa. Founder Chrissa Amuah spoke to Dezeen about the programme in a live interview earlier this month and here presents a ...