Modern fashion designers use Ugandan traditional barkcloth. European top fashion trend
Using the Ugandan traditional barkcloth is a new and curious fashion trend in Europe. This fabric is unique, extravagant, and luxurious.…
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Ugandan traditional craft of barkcloth making. How to make fabric from tree bark
In Uganda, there is a very interesting and old craft – making fabric called “barkcloth”. It is literally made from a tree bark. Such…
Male dashiki and female buba – splendid national garments of West African countries
Indigenous African Yoruba people wear a beautiful garment that was being developed both in their motherland – Africa – and outside the…
African Kente cloth: patterns, colors, and sacred meaning
Kente cloth is one of the African most popular and beloved pieces of clothes. It creates a quintessential African look. This hand-woven…
Libyan folk dress. How to make traditional Libyan costumes popular again
One of the designers of clothes in Libya, Nazar Eltim, creates traditional costumes for modern Libyan women. It is a family business for…
Modern African designers from Uganda, with their African-style garments, create competition for imported clothing
African designers and textile-producers realized that imported European clothes began to replace their traditional garments and force out…
How to wear a traditional doek – African turban
A headdress is probably the most important part of African folk costume. And the whole existence of this piece of clothes is based on…
A short history of African headwrap
This is a story told by the young woman from Jamaica. Her name is Lyndsay, and she will share with us her knowledge about the African…
Algerian wedding. Bridal rituals, crafts, and traditions of Algeria
Algerian bridal outfit is magnificent. If you’ve never visited Arab countries, there is a great possibility that you haven’t ever seen…
Mushanana – traditional female dress of Rwanda that reminds simple Indian sari
In Rwanda, people are trying to restore the tradition of wearing the national garment of the country – an elegant female mushanana. This…
African traditional clothing used during African ceremonies
In Africa, the clothing traditions are very strong. Locals often use the folk clothes during the ceremonies and special occasions (for…
Secrets of Egyptian Naqada hand weaving
Egyptian craftswomen from Naqada district are masters in hand weaving the scarves. This craft is ancient and it has been feeding the locals…
Ugandan women make beaded necklaces from recycled paper
African traditional handmade jewelry and adornments are very special. They differ from any other folk jewels around the world. Local women…
Variety of Tunisian folk clothing, vintage and modern women’s dresses and headgear (photos)
Folk motifs in clothes is a fashionable trend in modern Tunisia. Both men and women wear outfits decorated with the traditional embroidery.…
The art of tie-dye and batic in Gambia. Traditional dyeing with indigo and kola nuts (+ video)
African craftsmen work hard to make the most extraordinary dyed patterns on the fabric. The method is called “tie-dye”. The process itself…
National costume of Egypt. Long and loose multi-layered outfits and NO ancient wrap-around garments
When people hear a phrase “Egyptian traditional clothing”, they think about the attire of the Ancient Egypt. But actually, the folk dress…
Traditional attire of Ghana. Bright African patterns with deep meaning form great authentic garments
The traditional costumes of Ghana are not just beautiful. The culture of this country and its ancient heritage influence the folk clothing…
National outfit of Tanzania. Male kanzu and female kanga are the main folk garments
Tanzanian clothing traditions speak of modesty, brightness, and ancient customs. For a European, the first impression from a folk dress of…
Tunisian traditional jewelry. Top-6 jewelry pieces every Tunisian woman should own
Tunisian traditional jewelry pieces are ornate, rather massive, and very beautiful. They are used not just to adorn the costume of a female…
Ethiopian national costume. Snow-white clothes with colorful embroidery
Ethiopian people still wear their traditional clothes rather often. Older people and the citizens from the rural area use the folk dress…
Tunisian modern female clothing with ethnic motifs (photos)
Tunisians value their clothing traditions very much. They still use folk costumes in everyday life. And – what’s more important – they…
Folk dress of Morocco. Silks, gems, and gold for women, simple elegance for men
Morocco is a country with very rich traditions, a great ethnic diversity, and incredible views. But the clothing traditions of Morocco are…
Traditional costume of Algeria. Three civilizations are mixed in the design of Algerian folk dress
Algerian fashion is very unique. It was formed by the influence of three different civilizations: Arab, African, and Mediterranean. The…
Tunisian vintage female clothing (photos)
Tunisian vintage clothing is precious, not only because of all those gold (embroidery with golden threads, gold embellishments, etc.) but…