The functions of clothing go beyond looking good or protecting the wearer from nature’s elements. There are various symbolic and thematic undertones that present in textiles and the designs. Clothing has always been a non-verbal communicator of mood, wealth and status consciously or unconsciously. Society thrives on fashion as a...
The fictional nation of Wakanda from the Black Panther movie elicited an overwhelming sense of pride at the immense representation of African wax prints that were showcased on the silver screens and people loved it! This article is not an ode to the movie; there has been quite enough...
Graphic designers dip into all areas of life for inspiration when working on design projects. Most of them are guided by the principles of design and therefore use the elements of design as the tool with which they manifest their inspiration. Design and print in Africa is enormously...
The pride that comes with being a Ghanaian is one that cannot be explained. From being the first African country to gain independence; the numerous men and women making great strides on the international scene; our dominance in world football; the attractive nature of business...
Celebrating 58 years of independence in our beautiful Ghana....
Do consumers prefer locally made textile to imported ones or vice versa, and what accounts for the choice? A study using survey data of industry, traders and consumers tries to explain the issue. The results show that most consumers prefer locally-made textiles to imported ones....