Ngande Journal
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...
The Maker’s Mark: A History of Stamps in African Textile Production
The Maker’s Mark: A History of Stamps in African Textile Production
African Batik Design: Layering Color 101
What makes African batik specifically unique is the way color interplays with pattern. This relationship is expressed through what makers call color works: one-color works, two-color works, three-color works, and...
African Batik Design: Layering Color 101
African Batik Design: Layering Color 101
About Ngande Textiles
Fabric is knowledge. At Ngande Textiles, we believe that behind every piece of African fabric is the intellectual work, creativity, and cultural expertise of the makers who produced it. We...
