Sierra Leone: How Sierra Leone’s Traditional Textiles Are Weaving a Modern Fashion Economy

Sierra Leone’s traditional textiles are being reimagined into a modern fashion economy, as designers like Frederica Williams preserve heritage while building a thriving local industry ready for global markets.

Inside her Freetown studio, Frederica Williams – surrounded by a bustling floor of over 20 tailors and design assistants – displays a vibrant bolt of Krio Print fabric, explaining the cultural significance of its intricate motifs. As the founder of Just Fabulous Heritage and president of…