African Fabric Design Textile Wall Hanging These stunning throws are hand-embroidered

These stunning throws are hand-embroidered using the traditional "kantha" embroidery technique

Artisans in Ougadougou

The wooden block was placed in a unique way - to create this pattern that reminds us of the golden rays

also called elephant grass

This breathtaking Namibia book by New York Times-acclaimed photographer Michael Poliza captures some of the country's most spectacular scenery

African Fabric Design Textile Wall Hanging These stunning throws are hand-embroideredThe fabrics here are African designs, made primarily in Africa, commercially, rather than by traditional methods. Most are contemporary, made of cotton; though varieties of rayon, wool, a blend, or synthetic also are present, as well as fabric with metallic thread or surface embellishment. Many examples are printed adaptations of traditional woven textiles, because the pattern and color and their effect are the essential qualities. This volume,