African Fabric
African Fabric
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 OUT OF AFRICA SAFARI QUILTING FABRIC PANEL AFRICAN  US $5.25
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 Beautiful African Fabric from Mombasa Kenya US $7.99
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 1 yd LEOPARD FABRIC African quilting wild animal quilt US $3.99
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 African Dancers Iron On Fabric Appliques US $6.60
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 Lot219 African Prints Cranston Select 6 FQ Fabric US $10.98
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 African American Girl Girls Diva Tapestry Fabric panel US $8.50
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 AFRICAN ANIMAL Zebra Elephant Lion Giraffe Quilt Fabric US $5.28
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 African American Woman Tapestry Material Fabric Panel US $1.75
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 Fabric 28 x 36 Red Olive Green Gold African Look US $3.49
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 Quilt fabric wallhanging panel kit incl backing African US $15.57
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 ZEBRAS Black Brown White African Animal Quilt Fabric US $5.28
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 AUTHENTIC AFRICAN TRIBAL QUILT WALL ART FABRIC F Q NEW US $6.38
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 AFRICAN ANIMAL SQUARES Giraffe Zebra Lion Quilt Fabric US $5.28
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 AFRICAN ANIMAL Tiger Elephant Lion Zebra Quilt Fabric US $5.28
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 traditional AFRICAN DOLLS fabric ruffin headdress US $4.99
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 African print fabric stripes and triangles US $8.00
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 AFRICAN FABRIC from SENEGAL 49 5 Squares Charm Pack US $11.95
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 ORIGINAL NEGATIVE CURACAO AFRICAN MAN FABRIC SHOP 40s US $.99
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 African print fabric leaves and curls US $5.00
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 AFRICAN FABRICS Ronke Luke Boone Fabric Designs Sewing US $4.99
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 African Safari Cheetah Cat Elephant Stripe 5 Yds Fabric US $5.99
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 100 Cotton Damask African Tie Dye Fabric 5 Yards US $49.99
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 African American Sweet Lady Tapestry Fabric US $3.76
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 1 Yard African Ghanaian 100 Cotton Fabric US $7.99
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 African American Jazz Band Tapestry Fabric US $1.89
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 COTTON FLANNEL FABRIC AFRICAN AMERICAN GIRLS PLAYING US $8.50
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 African Wax Print Cotton Fabrics 3 Different Patterns US $16.50
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 Starbucks African Fabric Travel Coffee Mug NWT US $5.99
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 AFRICAN art ADINKRA ASHANTI CLOTH GHANA FABRIC US $89.95
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 AFRICAN SAFARI BABY ANIMAL PANEL 10 squares fabric US $2.99
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 AFRICAN VILLAGE TRIBAL BLACK WOMENBABY DANCE FABRIC 5Y US $27.99
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 Fleece Fabric African Safari Animals Elephant Zebra BTY US $6.00
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 African Kente Kinte Cloth Africa FABRIC 1yd US $5.99
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 Animal Jungle Monkey Giraffee African Palm Fabric US $6.98
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 African Mask Jungle Fabric Yo Yo Candle Mat Doilie US $.99
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 RAIN DANCING AFRICAN WOMEN BLUE Cotton Quilt Fabric US $8.50
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 SET 6 FABRIC PLACEMATS AFRICAN MUD CLOTH PRINT BROWN US $30.00
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 COTTON FABRIC AFRICAN JUGS VASES JEWEL TONES US $9.00
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 African wax print fabric Holland oyster and pearl US $9.00
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 AFRICAN FAMILY JAMAICAN FATHER BABY MOM INFANT FABRIC US $15.99
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The Charm of African Arts and Crafts
Africa is well known for its art and craft works, most of these arts works are found in the form of sculptures, fabric work, decorative items, musical instruments like drums, and paintings. Most of the statues will be carved in the form of humans, which represents great leaders. They make their art work in such a way that each and every piece of art reveals their tradition and culture. Normally Africans DO NOT show affection to each other, they make their art work which resembles their culture.
The statues of animals in African art are included with human figures, to further give praise to the person being honored. For example, a horse is considered a very noble animal, and including one in a sculpture of a man or woman means that person is being held in very high regard. Most contemporary statues are made of either stone or carved of wood.
Evidences of African art could be found as early as 500 BC, with carved rocks in the Sahara and sculptures from Nigeria. The use of bronze, brass and other metalwork, as well as the incorporation of terracotta, ivory and other embellishments were attributed to go back as far as 10th century AD, and usually reserved for royalty. African art forms that were not statues or figurines were still meant to be three-dimensional pieces. Decorative fabrics are meant to be worn, with the wearer becoming part of the art piece, while wall paintings, usually carved from wood, though flat, become part of the residence that it is hung in.
Most of the African arts and crafts resemble its tradition and culture. Each and every art piece resembles the daily life and culture of African peoples. And today those arts can be found in museums, one good example is African masks. African people used masks on some occasional days or on some regional ceremonies, and even in wars and also on the day of harvesting.
The styles and designs of African masks differ according to each country and each tribe . For example, the Dan people of the Ivory Coast and Liberia have wooden masks carved with African features, such as wide foreheads, flat noses, wide and full lips, accented by attached strands of rope to look like hair. The Punu people of Congo, Cameroon and Gabon have wooden masks with wooden hair, usually piled high as they represent wealthy women, and decorated with long strands of raffia along the jaw line. The whitened faces of these masks serve to scare off witches and evil spirits.
Other African arts and crafts used in old African traditions are African baskets. The baskets of the Etsha and Gumare tribes in Botswana are particularly famous for their beauty. While baskets are usually carried over the head, the influence of foreign cultures has modified the way baskets are carried, allowing totes to be slung around one's shoulders. The result is many gorgeous designs of African ladies' handbags which are still quite unique and appealing, using indigenous materials such as mud cloth and suede, decorated with fringes and cowries shells. Contemporary, yet still reflective of a vast heritage of African arts and culture.
About the Author
Herman Wheeler had focused mostly on psychology and spirituality, but he had been a long
time collector of African Art and Crafts. So he started the website www.theafricanartwheel.com to share his
passion on African arts with other people. Visit Theafticanartwheel.com and decorate your
home with the miracle and wonder of original hand-made African Arts and Crafts.
Buying [West] African textiles in NJ/NY/PA area or Online?
I'm looking to make a wedding dress for next year out of handcut voile lace & african metallic gold prints -or- brocade but I'm having trouble finding places to look at fabric. I live in northern NJ but I'm willing to travel to NYC, Philly, CT and anywhere in between to look at fabric stores that have a good selection in African fabrics. Stores with or without websites are appriciated, exclusive online store & wholsale outlets are ok too. THANK YOU!
Follow the links:
In NYC
http://www.aknfabrics.com/
In Northern NJ
https://africaimports.com/
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African Print Tapestry-Coverlet-Bedspread-Very Nice Sale Price: $29.99  |
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AFRICAN PRINT TAPESTRY ~ Beautiful tapestry in shades of teal and blue. Made of 100% power-loomed cotton offering a strong, tight, durable weave. Measures approximately 7 feet x 9 feet. They are color fast and can be machine washed on cool/gentle and tumble dried... |
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African Batik - The Four Races 38" x 33.5" Sale Price: $37.00 |
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The Four Races batik painting, represents the unity of humanity on earth. It is designed to show the diversity and equality of every race. Full of meaning and beauty, it is an excellent piece to frame and hang on your wall or office... |
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African Batik - Return From the Market List Price: $36.00 Sale Price: $37.00 |
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The "Return From The Market" batik is especially colorful and complex, and its many layers effectively captures the everyday elegance of the African people. Hand-made in the Burkina Faso. 26" by 29.5" Batik or batique is a method of fabric dyeing where the parts of the fabric not intended to be dyed are covered with removable wax... |
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The Essential Art of African Textiles: Design Without End (Metropolitan Museum of Art) List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $14.99 Used From: $13.87 |
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This informative and beautiful volume sheds light on the enduring significance of textiles as a major form of aesthetic expression across Africa, relating long-standing cultural practices to recent creative developments... |
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African Printed Textile Designs (International Design Library Series) List Price: $6.95 Sale Price: $3.93 Used From: $3.14 Average Rating:  |
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This book describes the authentic designs printed, stamped or painted on textiles such as adire, korhogo and mud cloth. |
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Art From Many Hands: Multicultural Art Projects Revised Expanded Edition List Price: $29.95 Sale Price: $16.56 Used From: $16.23 Average Rating:  |
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Creativity and culture come together in this guidebook to ethnic crafts, from Chinese calligraphy to Pueblo Indian pottery to Adinkra cloth from Ghana. With its ideas for a variety of techniques and materials, comprehensive information on many cultures, easily understood instructions, and interdisciplinary approach, this will appeal to adults and children. |
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Leopard Spots Sarong - Pattern Will Vary Slightly List Price: $12.95 Sale Price: $10.95 Average Rating:  |
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The spots are large, about 1 inch. Please allow for slight color variations on this feline, silk screened print. These versatile sarongs can be used in a multitude of ways (see our other styles for ideas)... |
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