The African traditional fabric [Culture on The Morning Call]

You have certainly noticed for some time now, the whole world seems to be borrowing a bit of Africa. From music, literature and also in fashion. There’s been a huge comeback in the African traditional fabrics. African textiles are the major form of expression that Africans use to define themselves.

They have used cloth not only for personal adornment but also as a powerful medium of communication for many centuries. We take a look at a few examples of the African fabric beginning with those in West Africa.