We also happen to believe that the most beautiful and most dramatic fabric on this Earth is the kente, which is, of course, Ghanaian. The finely woven material has become the defining symbol of ...

Bassam, a popular resort town in Cote D’Ivoire, vivid memories of the sun glistening as it reflects off of the ocean at ...

The best Ankara designs for gowns prove that African designers are highly talented. Check out pictures of the most creative ...

Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and other Democratic lawmakers were draped in scarves made from a cloth of colourful geometric Ghanaian designs called kente. It turned ...

"Quilt": A cover or garment made by putting wool, cotton or other substance between two cloths and sewing them together. An American Dictionary of the English Language, by Noah Webster, LL.D., New ...

Before testing backpacking quilts, I didn’t understand what the hype was about. Anytime someone mentioned one, I always thought, “Can’t I just use a sleeping bag? What’s the difference?” ...

The Kente Celebration symbolizes and commemorates the rite of passage for learners and scholars who are transitioning from institutions of higher learning to the next chapter of their lives. The Kente ...

These specific designs, known as barn quilts, have been popping up in all areas of the country. While they come from a long ...

See inspiring quilt artists at work in their studios. Discover how the boundaries of traditional American quilt making have expanded to an art form that now adorns the walls of exhibit halls and ...

The Kente Celebration will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in the Corey Union Function Room. Check in starts at 4 p.m. and the celebration will begin at 5 p.m. The Kente Celebration symbolizes ...

A group of volunteers with the Canaan Farmers Hall worked with local elementary school students this fall to paint 28 barn quilts, which were on display Saturday. CANAAN — Across Maine and ...