African bead art is steeped in symbolism, with each color and pattern holding a special meaning. For example, red may ...

West African embroidery is known for its use of bright colors like red, yellow, green, and blue. These hues can make your ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The African bead art of ndwango from a South African all-women artists' community is being showcased at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum. "Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the ...

Heritage month invites South Africans to reflect on and celebrate the rich traditions that make us who we are. And if there is one tradition that beautifully ties the past to the present, it is ...

A symphony of tribal art symbols from across the globe underscores fashion designer Nupur Kanoi’s recent collection — Maya. Woven in the warp and weft of textiles like pure silk, crepe silk, georgette ...

The beaded works of art used on the stamps and other philatelic products were selected exclusively from the permanent collections of the Art and Social History Collections departments at Iziko Museums ...