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—-Scroll down to read the German and French version—- Overcoming neo-colonial dependency: Fair prices for gold can strengthen Burkina Faso At a glance: Burkina Faso is one of Africa’s largest gold producers, yet international companies control large parts of gold production, whilst profits and further processing are predominantly channelled abroad. Fair prices, greater state involvement, […]

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—-Scroll down to read the German and French version—- Note: This post deals with sexualised and psychological violence. In a glance:This article builds a bridge between personal experiences of violence and textile creation, visibility and fair collaboration. Fabrics, craftsmanship and creative work become a path to dignity, expression and strength. Over the last few days, […]

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—-Scroll down to read the German and French version—- In a glance: A personal text about women’s rights, violence against women, healing and the power of safe spaces – between Berlin, Burkina Faso and Diallo tissue tales. For me, International Women’s Day is not an occasion for media-effective symbolism. It reminds me of how much […]

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Between threads, colours and memories – Diallo tissue tales‘ journey to Bobo Dioulasso —-Scroll down to read the German and French version—- Grand Bassam: Salt water, fabric visions and a new beginning The first stage of this year’s fabric journey took me to Grand Bassam on the Ivory Coast – a place where the salty […]

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  —-Scroll down to read the German and French version—- In the summer of 2024, something unprecedented was created in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso: 100 metres of hand-batiked Kokodunda, developed for the Berlin fashion brand Kaya and the planned Elements collection, were to be dyed in four patterns: Air, Fire, Earth and Water. […]

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  —-Scroll down to read the German and French version—- Fabrics, patterns, surfaces, textures and colours captivate me. Dazzling jacquard, light and airy voile, honest cotton transport me to another world, my inner world. Between threads and colours I grew up with fabrics. With colourful patterned lengths that glided like waves across my grandmother’s sewing […]

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  —-Scroll down to read the German and French version—- When we talk about colonialism, many think of it as a closed chapter in history. But in reality, it lives on in new forms – as neocolonialism. The relationships between African countries such as Burkina Faso and European countries in particular show how unequally capital, […]

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(article published in Burkina Info 2/2025) —-Scroll down to read the German and French version—- Two labels, two visionaries, one common goal: Diallo tissue tales and kokoso show how fair trade and creative power can connect the world. Trade, not Aid – Fabrics that build bridges Since International Women’s Day, Faso dan Fani has also […]

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—-Scroll down to read the German and French version—- Is Africa really this colourful? Anyone interested in African fashion often first thinks of the colourful cotton prints with large floral or graphic ornaments known as ‘wax’. What many people do not know is that the colourful wax prints are a colonial product, as only a […]

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—-Scroll down to read the German and French version—- Africa has called me again. On the wintry, deserted island of Djerba, the journey begins to the textile treasures that I seek and find for my culture-connecting fashion. I am travelling with Susanne Stukenberg,  a unique travel companion who has known Tunisia, the Berber culture and […]

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