Many African artists also draw from their own cultural heritage, using traditional patterns and motifs in their work. These ...

Tools and materials can be purchased in bulk quantities at discounted rates from suppliers specializing in ethnic fabrics ...

African motifs fit eclectic rooms Home: The natural materials, spiritual symbolism, pattern and color work with any architectural and design style, adding oomph to almost any room of the house.

Just as fashion houses have referenced African prints and hues over the last few seasons, interior designers are drawing on a wealth of crafts like woodworking, pottery, textiles and pattern-making.

Yellow and orange shades are trendy, statement patterns that are in include geometrical, animal, and traditional African motifs.

In 2011, a number of major design houses used African prints and motifs, including Michael Kors, Burberry and Oscar de la Renta. Style writer Robin Givhan singles out designer Haider Ackermann.