This is how Africans traditionally made clothes in ancient times using hand-spinning, weaving, and knitting natural fibres like cotton, raffia, and wool into fabric. With wooden looms and simple tools, communities created intricate patterns and textures long before the advent of modern machines. Do you think enough is being done to preserve these indigenous textile traditions today? #AfricanHeritage #TraditionalWeaving #AncientCrafts #HandmadeInAfrica #CulturalPreservation #TextileTraditions | A

Africa has given the world some wonderful textiles that make for a visual treat, whether its in Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa or Ghana. | DW Africa

Long before fashion trends, African fabrics spoke in symbols and color. Each pattern held a story. This is history, tailored for today. — BabyBambino | BabyBambino

We all love African fabrics for their vibrant colors but did you know the history and symbolism in them is just as rich? Student of African textiles and culture and friend of Sew Creative Lounge, Lesina Martin, is joining us again for the Sew Much Soul Quilting Conference to share some of her knowledge with us! You won't want to miss a single minute of this workshop, so register now at sewmuchsoulquiltingconference.com OR type SMS in the comments to get a direct link. See you in 6️⃣ days 🧵💜✨ |