Raphael Nomo Etoga cuts traditional Obom fabric to make a hat at his workshop in Yaounde, Cameroon, March 18, 2026. Obom is a traditional fabric made from specific tree species by the Ekang people in Cameroon. The craft of making it is a significant part of the country's cultural heritage. Today, young Cameroonian designers are incorporating Obom into modern fashion designs. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

Raphael Nomo Etoga presents the traditional Obom fabric at his workshop in Yaounde, Cameroon, March 18, 2026. Obom is a traditional fabric made from specific tree species by the Ekang people in Cameroon. The craft of making it is a significant part of the country's cultural heritage. Today, young Cameroonian designers are incorporating Obom into modern fashion designs. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

Raphael Nomo Etoga presents the traditional Obom fabric at his workshop in Yaounde, Cameroon, March 18, 2026. Obom is a traditional fabric made from specific tree species by the Ekang people in Cameroon. The craft of making it is a significant part of the country's cultural heritage. Today, young Cameroonian designers are incorporating Obom into modern fashion designs. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

Raphael Nomo Etoga presents clothing designed and made by himself with traditional Obom fabric at his workshop in Yaounde, Cameroon, March 18, 2026. Obom is a traditional fabric made from specific tree species by the Ekang people in Cameroon. The craft of making it is a significant part of the country's cultural heritage. Today, young Cameroonian designers are incorporating Obom into modern fashion designs. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

Raphael Nomo Etoga presents a pair of shoes designed and made by himself with traditional Obom fabric at his workshop in Yaounde, Cameroon, March 18, 2026. Obom is a traditional fabric made from specific tree species by the Ekang people in Cameroon. The craft of making it is a significant part of the country's cultural heritage. Today, young Cameroonian designers are incorporating Obom into modern fashion designs. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

Raphael Nomo Etoga makes a hat with traditional Obom fabric at his workshop in Yaounde, Cameroon, March 18, 2026. Obom is a traditional fabric made from specific tree species by the Ekang people in Cameroon. The craft of making it is a significant part of the country's cultural heritage. Today, young Cameroonian designers are incorporating Obom into modern fashion designs. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

Raphael Nomo Etoga decorates clothing made from traditional Obom fabric at his workshop in Yaounde, Cameroon, March 18, 2026. Obom is a traditional fabric made from specific tree species by the Ekang people in Cameroon. The craft of making it is a significant part of the country's cultural heritage. Today, young Cameroonian designers are incorporating Obom into modern fashion designs. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

Raphael Nomo Etoga presents clothing designed and made by himself with traditional Obom fabric at his workshop in Yaounde, Cameroon, March 18, 2026. Obom is a traditional fabric made from specific tree species by the Ekang people in Cameroon. The craft of making it is a significant part of the country's cultural heritage. Today, young Cameroonian designers are incorporating Obom into modern fashion designs. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

Raphael Nomo Etoga presents the traditional Obom fabric at his workshop in Yaounde, Cameroon, March 18, 2026. Obom is a traditional fabric made from specific tree species by the Ekang people in Cameroon. The craft of making it is a significant part of the country's cultural heritage. Today, young Cameroonian designers are incorporating Obom into modern fashion designs. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)