African textiles from Nelson Mandela to Michael Jackson

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[h=1][/h][h=1]African textiles from Nelson Mandela to Michael Jackson[/h]15 March 2013 Last updated at 21:51

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An exhibition at the British Museum in London is highlighting the long history of African textiles.
According to the organisers, 'the rich fabric of African printed and factory-woven textiles reflects changing times, fashions and tastes'.
BBC Africa's Bilkisu Labaran went along to find out how.

Video link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21809250

NOTE; I don't know if the video will work outside UK.
 
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