David Adjaye, architect of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, approaches building design as creating “fabric” Alex Palmer The copper design on the museum is informed by craft ...

The process involves fermenting indigo leaves to create a dye bath. The fabric is dipped multiple times to achieve the ...

Bubu Ogisi travels around Africa, resurrecting artisanal skills that have been in existence for years to explore sustainability and identity. “The idea of my work is to decolonize,” Ms. Ogisi said.

In a small shop nestled inside the heart of Accra, Patience Golo prepares to stitch yards of African wax print for a wedding dress she is making for a client. The fabric is rich in color: pops of ...