The Textile Experience
As you may be aware, in addition to our catalogue collections, we have collaborated with numerous individuals and businesses over the years to create custom textiles. In this process, our…
Kuba. Did you know that…
Kuba is amongst the best-known textile of the ancient African tradition of raffia cloth weaving. Its geometric art forms have been the source of inspiration for artists such as Picasso,…
Jacquard’s invention: a beautiful story
A beautiful story: Since his childhood, his father had taught Joseph Marie Jacquard the trade of a lake shooter. This involved lifting the frame of the wrap threads so that…
African Jacquard: a story that started in Angola
Christine DARON, creator of the African Jacquard brand tells us ... a story that begins in Angola! Twenty years ago, the company Tristan, just created in Cape Town by Louis…
A Selvedge Story
The love for detail at African Jacquard. When you offer a gift, receive one, doesn’t the first impression, the excitement, come from the wrapping? We truly believe there is…