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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...
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...
12 kwi 2019 · Using specific designers as case studies, this chapter addresses a wide range of dress forms in which tradition is manifested. These designers illuminate the innovative uses of tradition in contemporary African expressive culture.
2 paź 2021 · traditional African attires, body designs, costumes and make-up have remained consistent as conveyors of African artistic heritage despite shifting paradigms in terms of production and usage.
Generally, striking a balance between traditional and modern forms of clothes is vital to the total development, growth and forward match of Ghanaians to promote national unity and reflect our common identity. Key words: Traditional Institutions, Culture, Clothing, Ghanaian Identity and Modern Influences 1.
15 gru 2022 · This chapter identifies and discusses indigenous African textiles with specific reference to aesthetics, techniques, and symbolism for museum exhibition.
African cloth is often woven on a loom, which produces a strip from 1½ to 12 inches wide. These strips are then sewn together to form large textiles, blankets and clothing. The strips may be plain or beautifully intricate and colourful using undyed homespun cotton.
