Monday, December 21, 2015

THESE TEXTILES TELL A CULTURAL HISTORY

"MANDELA MANDALA"
Title credit: HRG.

"African textiles are distinctive for their vibrant colors, bold patterns, and batik dyes that give the fabric a unique crackled texture. But I had no idea that some of the trendiest of these prints are actually designed and produced in the Netherlands by a company called Vlisco."



This pattern featuring iPods is another, more recent example of a print that incorporates technology and modern life while maintaining Vlico's classic batik style. This pattern is popular in Nigeria. 

Saturday, December 12, 2015

by Hillary Fayle. More here.