Category: Ethnic fabrics
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The weaving tradition in Guatemala
Weaving has been a tradition in Guatemala for thousands of years, with evidence of textiles being produced by the Maya […]
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The African Wax Fabric: from the origins to nowadays
There is a lot to say about African wax fabric. This article provides a quick, non exhaustive overview of the […]
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African Art, the Kente fabric from yesterday to today
Article written by Daffa Konaté, founder of Art Kelen. The Kente (or Kita in Ivory Coast) is a colored loincloth, […]
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Discovering African fabrics…
Article written by Daffa Konaté, founder of Art Kelen. In this post, I’ll make you discover many African fabrics such […]
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The colorful Pagne Baoulé from Ivory Coast
Origine of the Pagne Baoulé Pagne Baoulé is a traditional fabric handmade in Ivory Coast. The fabric finds its name […]
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Bogolan: an African textile dyed with mud
What is Bogolan? Bogolan or Bògòlanfini is a 100% handmade cotton fabric from Mali, Bogo meaning in Bambara “earth” or […]
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Indigo textile in West Africa
Origin of the indigo dye The earliest evidence of use of the indigo dying technique has been found in Peru. […]