Bold, intricate and richly textured: African weaving goes upmarket

Women artisans all over Africa are weaving their way to financial independence — handcrafting intricate products like rugs, baskets and kikoys. And now their works are finding their way onto the fashion pages and storefronts of some of the world’s most exclusive luxury brands.

It is evening and daylight is fading fast along the Jinja-Tororo road as it passes through Buwenda Village, Uganda...

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