Fashion in Cape Verde: The Story of the Pano di Terra
Cape Verde’s hand-woven pano di terra cloth, from its 15th-century origins to modern slow fashion.
Fashion in Mauritius: Saris, Sega Skirts and a Textile Story
Mauritian dress reflects its many communities, and its apparel industry has a notable export history.
Fashion in Kenya: Kanga, Kitenge and Maasai Shuka
From the message-bearing kanga to Maasai-inspired sportswear, Kenyan style is rich in colour and meaning.
Fashion in Ethiopia: Shemma, Habesha Kemis and the Netela
Ethiopia’s woven shemma cotton, white habesha kemis dresses and symbolic netela shawls.
Fashion in Tunisia: The Jebba, the Chechia and Embroidered Kaftans
Tunisia’s jebba, red chechia and richly embroidered ceremonial dress.
Fashion in Egypt: Linen, Kilts and Jewellery in Ancient Times
Ancient Egyptian dress: linen, the kalasiris, pleated kilts, wigs and jewellery.
Fashion in Ghana: Kente Cloth and Traditional Dress
Ghana’s celebrated kente cloth, from Asante and Ewe weaving traditions to UNESCO recognition.
Fashion in South Africa: Shweshwe and South African Fashion Week
Shweshwe cotton and South African Fashion Week show a country proud of its design heritage.
Fashion in Nigeria: Agbada, Gele and a Lively Designer Scene
Nigerian dress from the agbada and gele to designers such as Lisa Folawiyo and Amaka Osakwe.