Ashaiman, March 10, GNA — Kente cloth and beads have long been symbols of Ghanaian culture, telling stories of many ethnic groups and traditions. In recent times, artisans have begun blending Kente ...

For three years, artisans in Durban, South Africa, have been stitching together the 600 beaded-cloth layers that make up the centerpiece of Liza Lou’s new exhibition in New York, the 100-foot-long ...

A dynamic new “consumer class” emerging from Africa is attracting international attention. With the prospect of rising incomes and a young population, international consulting firms see the continent ...

Among the 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s numerous attractions, perhaps the most globally germane exhibition was the Common Threads tent in the Creativity and Crisis section. Common Threads ...

Bamboo, cloth, beads and terracotta jewellery is gaining popularity, even as shoppers go 'local for vocal' while buying ornaments Terracotta jewellery has gone a chic and funky makeover, courtesy a ...

Once a nostalgic staple of childhood crafts, pony beads are making a comeback—and not just in kids’ jewelry. These colorful, versatile beads are all grown up and now finding their way into modern home ...