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The media (both fashion and mainstream) tend to refer to them as “African prints” (when not referring to them more vaguely, and cringe-inducingly, as “tribal”). But the term African print ...
TAMPA, Fla. — African tribal culture has had a strong influence on high fashion, from athletic wear to couture runway shows. The unique threadwork not only produces these vibrant, sought-after ...
Tribal Textiles is harnessing the power of local artisans to help ... The hand-painted textiles are inspired by Africa’s vibrant heritage and culture and combine traditional Batik ...
They also recommend this weekend's Tribal & Textile Arts Show for a rare chance to chat informally with dealers.) It took, Wall guesses, about 10 years of research before he bought his first piece ...
Some of the most well-known tribes across Africa include the Zulu tribe, members of which live in South Africa, Lesotho & Zimbabwe, the Maasai, ... fabrics, on interior wall designs and on pottery.
An exhibit opening Sunday at the Walters Art Gallery, “African Improvisations: Textiles From the Indianapolis Museum of Art,” puts African textiles before your eyes and recorded American ...
A 19th century Guatemalan mask offered by dealer Casa de Artes at the San Francisco Tribal and Textile Arts Show. The 29th annual show is open Friday, Feb. 6, through Sundau, Feb. 8 at Fort Mason ...