African textiles are famous for their bright colors and unique patterns. They are an important part of the continent's cultural heritage, and are now making waves in the global fashion scene. From the ...

September is Heritage Month, and if there’s one fabric that truly captures South Africa’s spirit, it’s Shweshwe. Bright, bold, and instantly recognisable, it’s the fabric of weddings, traditional ...

Shweshwe – also known in Sesotho as shoeshoe for King Moshoeshoe – was once used to create simple traditional dresses, but has now become part of a fashion movement that’s modernising the use of the ...

A new generation has taken shweshwe cloth and is using it in a vibrant and exciting way. Here are three designers who have given it a modern twist and renewed our love for it: Designer Maria McCloy ...

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Growing up around batik, it wasn’t something that I appreciated until I was older. Since it was such a familiar fabric to me, I never noticed its uniqueness, or perhaps I took its beauty for granted.

Shweshwe wedding dress designs online, 30 Beautiful Kitenge Dresses for Wedding Sesotho traditional online ...

There are large panels of brown paper cut into arcs on Bongiwe Walaza's wide wooden desk. A sturdy pair of sewing scissors rests between the patterns. Walaza moves with an easy grace. She wears large ...