"MAÏMA" Indigo Woven Loincloths

$120.00

Each loincloth measures approximately 145CM X 175CM

Traditional loincloth entirely made and dyed by hand by artisans from Casamance and Guinea Bissau.

Description

Each loincloth is made up of an assembly of strips of raw cotton woven by hand on small-width looms. The set is dyed after making reserves by tying certain parts (tie and dye technique).
Widths, weaves, patterns vary; each craftsman having his own models, his own weavers of cotton bands. In general, the measurements of these loincloths are approximately 140CM X 175CM
These magnificent textiles are all unique and traditionally reserved for prestigious ceremonies; They fade naturally and only get better over time.
The loincloths that we sell are made according to the rules of the art by the last traditional dyers of Casamance. The cushion covers we offer are made with these loincloths in sewing workshops in Senegal.

It is advisable to wash them by hand or prefer dry cleaning

Loincloth 145CM X 175CM: 120 $

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