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How are textiles made?

Textiles are an important part of traditional African culture. They have a long and complex history. Their use ranges from simply clothing to something a person wears to celebrate a special event in their life. The art of making African fabrics requires a lot of skill because it is quite

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Fashion in a young Africa

There are many young African designers who are sharing their work with the world of social media. Their clothes are all very different from each, but have one common point: they show pride in their African heritage. This is seen in their inspiration from traditional African print and textiles or

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Taking care of your curls

Afro hair should be celebrated because it is beautiful and diverse. It can be styled naturally, straight or wavy; the possibilities are endless. However, it can be quite hard to take of. Its texture means that afro hair tends to get dry or break more easily. This is why it

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Fashion and style in Muslim womenswear

When it comes to Muslim women, there are religious rules on how they can dress, but this does not mean that they cannot look good. Islam is the second largest religion in Africa so it is important to consider how Islam impacts the lives of its African followers. Not only

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Ethical fashion in Africa

When wearing clothes, we should think about where they come from. The sad fact is that a lot of clothes that are sold cheaply are often affordable because the workers making the clothes are underpaid. Both men and women work in clothes factories, but the majority of them are women

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