To make authentic African batik, sourcing local beeswax is important. Local beeswax is usually more affordable and supports ...

African batik textiles are known for their vibrant colors and intricate patterns. The traditional resist dyeing technique has ...

Machine support and fabric inspiration meet at 5235 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Ann Arbor Sewing Center has been ...

Maimunah said she received basic hand-drawn (canting) batik training in Terengganu in 1993 before undergoing further training ...

The Friends of the Missouri Theater received two grants June 30 for its upcoming Centennial Celebration Series events. The grants include a $1,200 grant from Norma J. and William J.

For artisans, the recognition is not merely about preserving a craft, but safeguarding the identity, customs and heritage of ...

Some hotels may not have an iron available to borrow, which is why packing dresses that are resistant to wrinkling is essential. But finding pieces that are suitable for stuffing in a suitcase can be ...

The true origins of Ankara remain something of a mystery. There are several accounts of how this vibrant fabric became ...

The world's largest open-air quilt display returns July 11 to Sisters, featuring more than 1,000 quilts hung on storefronts ...

TANGA: A quiet but remarkable transformation is unfolding among young people in Tanga City. Once viewed as passive ...

Michigan happens to sit on a surprisingly deep bench of independent stores where the owners still cut fabric by hand and ...

Music, art and alpacas are slated to entertain the Peninsula this holiday weekend. • Concerts in the Barn will begin its 2026 season with concerts by The Fulton Street Chamber Players at 2 p.m. Friday ...