# Event Details - **Event Name**: Threads Of Ghana-A 10-Day Textile, Fashion & Cultural Immersion Experience - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A vacation built around what you love — fabric, fashion, and the culture that created them.About this EventYou’ve sewn with African fabric. You’ve worn it, sourced it, admired it.But have you ever stood where it comes from and experienced how it’s created?Threads of Ghana is a 10-day immersive travel experience set in one of West Africa’s most vibrant and culturally rich countries. This trip is designed specifically for sewists, textile lovers, and creative travelers who want a vacation that reflects who they are.This is not a workshop trip with a few tourist stops added on. And it’s not a standard Ghana tour with a fabric market visit thrown in. It’s a fully balanced, carefully curated vacation where your love of textiles becomes the lens through which you experience everything — the history, the people, the food, the coastline, and the extraordinary craft tradition that has been shaping global fashion for generations. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6f2f2760-a938-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg What You’ll ExperienceAcross 10 days, you’ll move through four cities — Accra, Aburi, Cape Coast, and Kumasi — each offering something distinct.Textiles & Fashion· Guided fabric sourcing at Ghana’s largest markets, with instruction on quality, pricing, and negotiation· Kente weaving experience in Bonwire, the heartland of kente production· Adinkra stamping in Ntonso Adinkra Village· Hands-on batik and indigo dye workshop with local artisans· Studio visits with leading Ghanaian designersCulture & History· Guided visit to Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle· Ashanti royal history at Manhyia Palace Museum· Jamestown cultural walking tour in Accra· Live drumming, dance, and storytellingLeisure & Lifestyle· Beach time along Ghana’s Atlantic coast· Curated dining across Accra, Cape Coast, and Kumasi· Rooftop and nightlife experiences in Accra· Unstructured time to explore, rest, and wanderNature & Adventure· Canopy walk at Kakum National Park· Scenic drives through Ghana’s landscape· Optional nature and wellness experiences https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6f406570-a938-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8e8e8-gmir.jpg Your HostThis trip is created and hosted by Awo, a Ghanaian‑American sewist who has spent years developing a deep appreciation for Ghana’s textile and fashion ecosystem, and who wanted to share it with the people most likely to truly appreciate it: other makers. Her aim is to build a community of adventurous sewists who travel together to experience the history, culture, and beauty of textiles while curating a fabric stash with stories behind every piece.She is joining forces with TIA Tours by Afropolitan Cities - One of the premiere African travel companies to bring something unique and different. Your host is someone who already belongs to this place, who speaks your creative language, and who will walk alongside you throughout the journey. That combination is what makes this experience different from anything else available. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6f4fa7b0-a938-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h553-dcf8e8e8-gmir.jpg Ready to Join? Two ways to secure your place:Reserve your spotPay a deposit to hold your place in the group. Spots are limited and will fill on a first-come basis.Join the interest listNot ready to commit yet? Sign up to receive the full trip details, itinerary, and payment plan information before making a decision. No payment required.Both options are available below.This Trip Is for You If…· You love sewing, textiles, or fashion and want a trip that reflects that· You’ve always been curious about Ghana — its history, its people, its craft· You want a travel experience that is immersive and restful in equal measure· You value depth over box-checking· You want to come home changed — creatively, culturally, and personally - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dulles/threads-of-ghana-a-10-day-textile-fashion-and-cultural-immersion-experience/100001987280579710 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, parties, health-wellness, trips-adventures, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 12 hours - Location: Dulles International Airport - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 5870.74, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Dulles - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Dulles International Airport - **lat**: 38.9522483 - **long**: -77.45788859999999 - **full address**: Dulles International Airport, 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Threads Of Ghana-A 10-Day Textile, Fashion & Cultural Immersion Experience - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/dff1594a1e3fc80e862388c63140b4347530bfcf364e79071a68710dfaa07cae-rimg-w1024-h1024-dcf0eddf-gmir.jpg?v=1776112487 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Threads Of Ghana-A 10-Day Textile, Fashion & Cultural Immersion Experience being held? - **A:** Threads Of Ghana-A 10-Day Textile, Fashion & Cultural Immersion Experience takes place on Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Dulles International Airport, 1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Threads Of Ghana-A 10-Day Textile, Fashion & Cultural Immersion Experience? - **A:** Threads Of Ghana-A 10-Day Textile, Fashion & Cultural Immersion Experience is organized by Afropolitan Cities. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Threads Of Ghana-A 10-Day Textile, Fashion & Cultural Immersion Experience is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dulles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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