Ngande Journal
Announcing Our Second Live African Batik Cohort

Announcing Our Second Live African Batik Cohort

Back in May, Ngande Textiles launched the African Batik Masterclass, a self-paced course built from real techniques filmed right in Accra. Since then, it’s given students the chance to learn...
What Happened to Making African Fabrics with Natural Dyes?

What Happened to Making African Fabrics with Natural Dyes?

If you have ever wondered why some African makers today do not use natural dyes, such as indigo, to decorate fabric surfaces, this brief article explores the reasons. When people...
The Maker’s Mark: A History of Stamps in African Textile Production

The Maker’s Mark: A History of Stamps in African Textile Production

No one knows exactly when West African makers began using stamps in their textile production. But it’s fair to assume the practice developed alongside dyeing itself, particularly resist dyeing. Once...