Council for International African Fashion Education | Ciafe

Why East Africa Is A Leading Apparel And Textiles Manufacturing Hub - Explainer

The African textile and garment industry has been booming over the last few years due to its vast potential for growth among...

The Dashiki - Explainer

The Dashiki traces its root to the Yoruba tribe in Western Nigeria (Gaither, 2017). Also, the Hausas in Northern Nigeria term the fabric...

The Gele - Explainer

Head ties are a familiar garment that is worn in several different countries in Africa. Due to the diversity of the continent and the...

The Dansinkran - Explainer

The hair is the richest ornament of women (Martin Luther, n.d.). Many women of African ancestry view their hair as emotionally charged,...

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