Colorful Hollandais on display, but Africa's own Akwete and Ukara tell our real stories. Photo: Ukpuru
African textiles are like colorful books full of stories, history, and culture. Fabrics like Kente from Ghana or Ukara from Nigeria carry deep meanings, passed down from our ancestors. But in markets across Africa and beyond,…
A statue of a weaver in Akwete town, Abia State, Nigeria. Photo: Eco Warrior Princess.
Akwete weaving is a unique and traditional craft that plays an important part in the culture of the Igbo people in Nigeria, particularly in the town of Akwete in the Ndoki region, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia…