Within the first year, two days quickly turned into five. One building morphed into two. Two employees turned into five, and fabric representatives were stopping by to fill the empty ...

Yinka Shonibare examines the metabolism of cultural history with a global grip on race. As a Nigerian-British artist, ...

African batik prints, with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, can add a unique touch to any home decor ...

As Black History Month continues, two Charleston art exhibitions show in sharp, shining relief the continuum of Black artistic excellence in this country, ...

WEST JEFFERSON — Florence Thomas Art School (FTAS) continues to be a vibrant hub for creativity in Ashe County, offering exceptional workshops, rotating art exhibits, and community-centered events tha ...

Craft meets care in Souq El-Fustat, where women are trained to produce crafts from workshops or the comfort of their own homes.

On view at the American Folk Art Museum, An Ecology of Quilts: The Natural History of American Textiles maps the environmental, material, and labor dimensions of quiltmaking practices spanning the ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Kathy Kennedy spends a lot of time in her flower garden. It's located right behind her home near Llano, Texas. She always has her camera ready to capture the beautiful blooms. "So I'm ...

SINGAPORE – Gifts, cake and celebrity guests made for a 100th birthday to remember for Mr Ang Kum Siong, known to many as the “Batik Uncle” of Holland Road Shopping Centre. Mr Ang is the founder of ...

A cosy KL-born label stitched with heart, The Backstitch Studio reimagines batik for the quiet creatives and not-so-mainstream girls. They sell small-batch, handmade pieces, from modern silhouettes to ...

The tradition of hanging quilts on walls stretches back in time, but the practice seems to be resonating with homeowners today. Perhaps it’s the tactile quality that offers a soft counterpoint to ever ...

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