WMA Textile Institute
Preserving and Advancing African Textile Knowledge
The WMA Textile Institute serves as the research and development arm of Woven Market Africa.
The Institute exists to ensure that Africa’s textile heritage is preserved, documented, and passed to future generations.
Our Programs
Artisan Training & Apprenticeship
Training the next generation of textile artisans through structured apprenticeship programs.
Textile Research & Documentation
Documenting weaving techniques, motifs, and cultural textile knowledge across African communities.
Community Weaving Hubs
Supporting weaving communities with infrastructure, tools, and economic opportunities.
Cultural Preservation Projects
Training the next generation of textile artisans through structured apprenticeship programs.
Industry Fellowships
Documenting weaving techniques, motifs, and cultural textile knowledge across African communities.
Woven Market Africa exists to restore, structure, and scale Africa’s textile heritage. For generations, weaving communities across the continent have preserved extraordinary knowledge — techniques, motifs, and traditions passed through the hands of artisans.