Today, more young people are eager to reclaim the elegance of saris once worn by their mothers or grandmothers, reimagining ...

Aso-Oke weaving is a traditional Nigerian textile art that has been practiced for centuries. Originating from the Yoruba ...

Four exhibitions currently up in Chicago each take a unique approach to the possibilities of working with textiles today, some with humor, others with gravitas.

From the Modernist art movement in Nigeria to Jennie Baptiste’s seminal works and stories of the Windrush generation in Cambridge ...

A new commission by Egyptian French artist Khaled Hafez is exploring the histories that connect Egypt and the UK at the newly-reopened Harris.

Without federal funding, the Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art will be forced to close. Here are the museums, ...

This exhibit emphasizes weaving, not only as a craft, but also as a vessel of memory, identity, and connection.

From textiles to décor, these Jaipur-based enterprises preserve Rajasthan’s artisan traditions while taking the Pink City’s ...

Beyond military might, the Mamluks shaped a world of dazzling creativity, global connections, and architectural grandeur.

Before Heritage State Park in Fall River takes a brief break, they've got an October full of hands-on history, including an ...

Nohemi Chavez Contreras, a Milwaukee fashion designer, uses traditional Mexican textiles to create modern pieces that honor her Hispanic heritage.

The Windham Mill Museum will be opening a new exhibition. The opening of Contradictions of Freedom, Part 2, will take place on Saturday at noon. A reception will follow at 1 p.m. The exhibition ...