Like Senufo Korhogo cloth, Bogolanfini cloth is dyed with a type of iron-rich mud. Bogolanfini cloth differs from other mud cloths, however, in that the mud dyes are not only especially rich in minerals, but also fermented, and they therefore produce an especially deep brownish-black color. Bogolanfini cloth also differs in being made using a negative process. The designs are … [Read more...] about Bogolanfini Mud Cloth with Lines, Dots, and U shapes: Researched by Hannah Harmon
Kuba cut-pile cloth, also known Kasai velvet or Shoowa velvet, is an elaborate, labor-intensive cloth that is highly valued among the Kuba as well as being a popular collector’s item outside of Africa. After men weave the basic background cloth of softened raffia fibers, the cloths are delivered to the female master artisans. These women embroider outlines onto the cloth, … [Read more...] about Tan Cut-Pile Cloth with Hexagon Design: Researched by Hannah Harmon