The patterns found on Dutch wax prints. Dutch wax is a kind of resin-printed fabric that has long been manufactured in the Netherlands for a West African market.

Historians wonder what lies ahead for the traditional African wax print, originally a Dutch invention that has become deep-rooted in the continent.

Historians wonder what lies ahead for the traditional African wax print, originally a Dutch invention that has become deep-rooted in the continent.

Historians wonder what lies ahead for the traditional African wax print, originally a Dutch invention that has become deep-rooted in the continent.

African fabric art is a colorful and diverse representation of culture, showcasing the continent's rich tapestry of talent ...

The fabric is rich in colour: pops of papaya-coloured lines run through jewel-toned boxes. Across from her hangs a suit made of emerald green and opalescent champagne-hued fabric.

The European monopoly on wax print textiles in Central and West African markets is being undermined by Chinese companies. But now designers in Ivory Coast are embracing traditional patterns in a ...

Rebecca Lebea modeling the Parallel X t-shirt and leggings. Where the collaboration of African print and the deep knowledge of tradition are found, that’s when one can only truly understand what ...