LAGOS (Reuters) - Marcellina Akpojotor weaves past thumping sewing machines, and leaves a Lagos shop with a bag brimming with discarded fabric. The colourful pieces, which would typically be burned or ...

Weaving contemporary designs into a traditional West African fabric, Nigerian Tsemaye Binitie is creating fashion he hopes can also bridge the gap between luxury and the everyday. His material of ...

"Nigerian brides spend months searching for their wedding fabrics looking for something distinct -- something that no one else will have -- and that can sometimes be a tedious and frustrating process ...

Color vibrancy is a hallmark of authentic African fabrics. The colors should be bright and well-defined, without any fading ...

CNDaniels Couture has used its end-of-year fashion showcase, “Canvas of Culture,” to promote Nigerian fabrics and boost economic opportunities for local ...

Textile imports into Nigeria have surged 47 percent in one year as the industry remains in stagnation despite the federal ...

Dola Fatunbi Olutoye, 25, was ecstatic after becoming engaged in November to Dr. Yinka Olutoye, 26. She knew she wanted a traditional Nigerian wedding, but needed help executing the cultural elements ...