Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the ...

The color, vibrancy and texture of Africa is on display at the Chicago Field Museum in the exhibit "Africa Fashion." ...

In an era marked by climate urgency and an escalating demand for sustainable alternatives, Bangladesh has introduced a ...

“The Kayinja variety, locally used to make banana brew, was found to have stronger fibre and has a shinier appearance, making it more visually appealing and ideal for products like textiles and hair.

African mud cloth or bogolanfini is a traditional fabric from Mali. The one-of-a-kind textile is made with fermented mud and plant dyes to form amazing patterns. The story behind each design or ...

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The African Student Organization hosted its annual fashion show in the Mandela Room this past Friday. Themed “Threads of the ...

Veterinary officers in ancient Africa used the bark of this tree to cure animals—cows, goats and sheep—who failed to expel the placenta after giving birth. Currently, the tree species is ...

Veterinary officers in ancient Africa used the bark of this tree to cure animals—cows, goats and sheep—who failed to expel the placenta after giving birth. Currently, the tree species is ...

About 9 months ago we had The Spinoff's Toby Manhire in to talk about a new podcast - Juggernaut It took us inside David Lange's 4th Labour government and ended up being one of the years surprise hits ...

Exhibiting at this year's Aotearoa Art Fair is Nikau Hinden. Through years of research and hands-on practice, she has re-established aute-making in Aotearoa, using traditional techniques to create ...