400 years of textile journeys from Africa to Hackney.
This exhibition explored Hackney’s historic ties with Africa through fabric and fashion. It uncovered their influence on the local area, from 17th century trade with West African by Hackney merchants to the presence of African communities and textiles in Hackney today.
This exhibition explored Hackney’s historic ties with Africa through fabric and fashion. It uncovered their influence on the local area, from 17th century trade with West African by Hackney merchants to the presence of African communities and textiles in Hackney today.
