Ayissi honored African craftsmanship through Kente fabric transformed into striking halter dresses and kimono-inspired jackets, while raffia — his signature — made vivid appearances in fuchsia and ...

PARIS – Cameroon-born designer Imane Ayissi fused sumptuous satin and taffeta with ancestral African crafts in a couture ... craftsmanship through Kente fabric transformed into striking halter ...

Architect Susan Nwankpa Gillespie designed the exterior of the second floor of the ADU with kente cloth in mind. Part of the facade resembles the handwoven textile.