Benin Indigo Cloth #2

£240.00

FR869 – Thick rustic hand spun indigo dyed cotton woman’s wrapper cloth from a region close to the town of Djougou in the northern savanna of Benin Republic.

1 in stock

Description

Thick rustic hand spun indigo dyed cotton woman’s wrapper cloth from a region close to the town of Djougou in the northern savanna of Benin Republic. These cloths are unhemmed and hand spun blue thread was used to sew together the strips. These cloths only showed up with some Accra dealers earlier this year, and have a different weight and pattern to more familiar indigos from Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. In excellent complete condition. Date from second half of C20th.

Measurements 170 cm x 116, 67 inches x 45.

 

All items on this site are vintage. That means that they may have a few small marks or blemishes consistent with use. We will try to highlight any significant issues in the description above but in the event you are not happy with your purchase please notify us within 48 hours of receipt and you may return it for a full refund (excluding return shipping costs.)