Woven with a Heart of Gold…

African Jacquard’s new Metallic Collection is nothing short of a coup de maître. At the core of the collection is the Metallic Bogolan throw in Gold and Copper. This luxurious…

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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,…

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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…

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AJ celebrates women !

African Jacquard wants to celebrate the Business Women without whom the company would not be what it is today.  Catherine Moutet has been my first mentor. I had always admired the…

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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…

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