Selecting the right fabric is key to achieving an authentic mud cloth look. Traditionally, mud cloth is made from cotton because of its durability and breathability. When choosing a fabric for your ...

African fabric stamping is a unique art that brings vibrant patterns and cultural significance to textiles. This technique ...

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In Mali, master artist Boubacar Doumbia is passing on the ancient textile techniques used to produce Mali's iconic bogolan mud cloth to the next generation, thereby training young fabric designers.

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Wallpaper is still the rave. And when it comes to those who want to also incorporate texture and color, grass cloth is more popular than ever. What is the appeal? Grass cloth is often considered an ...

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Earlier this week, a wondrous thing happened: it came to light that Volvo’s upcoming (and extremely pretty) V60 wagon would come with the option to spec plaid cloth seats. Yes, plaid. Volvo calls it ...