Cross-Cultural Exploration: WAFRICA

The word "kimono" literally means a "thing to wear". What sounds translated rather casual, is an important leftover from Japanese tradition and a respectful bow towards ancient culture. Cameroonian artist, interior and industrial designer Serge Mouangue was bold enough to experiment with the oldest untouched symbol - the Kimono: "I pursue and observe the complexity of different values and cultural identities in search of threads to weave a fabric which is a blending of these difference."  

Find out more and read my full article in the new Afropolitan issue of AfroElle. It is just one click away - the article is on page 37: http://bit.ly/18ozzYE