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cloths from Africa are ideal for furnishings, hangings, throws, blankets, cushions, bags, jackets - be creative! |
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| Mossi Cloth - From Burkina Faso | ||
| Narrow strips of 100% hand-spun, hand-woven cotton are stitched together into a whole cloth. | ||
| The off white of the unbleached cotton contrasts well with the deep blue Indigo. Patterns of checks, stripes and small motifs are woven into the strips in order to create the overall pattern. Like most African hand-woven cloth, Mossi has a history that goes back centuries. These cloths played an important role in the economy of the salt caravan trade routes. Today they are harder to find, as the last generation of skilled weavers is dying off and there are fewer young apprentices to take their place. |
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| Mud Cloth - From Mali | ||
Narrow strips of 100% hand-spun, hand-woven cotton are stitched together into a whole cloth. The cloths are painted with patterns and symbols using river mud that has been aged up to a year, as well as a variety of natural dyes. Various sizes, designs and colours:
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| Indigo - Embroidered, Whole Cloths, Damask and Scarves | ||
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The ancient techniques of tie-dye and stitch resist are used to create stunning designs in bold white set against the midnight blue of indigenous Indigo. These 100% cotton cloths are hand-dyed. Each piece is dipped at least ten times to achieve the deep intensity of true Indigo - the King of Colours. |
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