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Based on an empirical approach, it analyses the morphology of local clothing, describing the two types of costumes considered as traditional today: an older type, with all the component pieces homemade, and a newer type, using industrial fabric, bought in the local markets.
10 lip 2013 · This paper introduces African textile designs and dressing styles. The concept of designing African textiles and its method to integrate on contemporary fashion trends are intended to be...
The document provides an overview of the cultures and costumes of North Africa. It discusses the Berber people who have inhabited the region since ancient times and adapted their nomadic lifestyle and clothing like the haik to survive the desert environment and foreign invasions.
30 cze 2021 · This paper is a critical interrogation of the apparel culture as a marker of African identity in traditional and contemporary Africa. The article philosophically discusses the sartorial...
The textiles of Africa. The art of making, designing and embroidering African traditional textiles is as old as time. African textiles can be used as historical documents. Cloth can be...
CLOTH – The adinkra symbols are printed on new kente strips. With the introduction of modern dyes, they now print red, brown and black funeral cloths as well as differently coloured cloths for various occasions.
28 wrz 2023 · In this article, we will explore 50 traditional African clothing from across the continent. We will look at the different fabrics, patterns, and designs that are used, as well as the cultural significance of each piece of clothing.
