1980s Vintage Baule /Baoulé Cloth/Textile

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Traditionally worn as a wrapper by women of the Baoulé tribe. Cotton yarn dyed in indigo using the warp ikat … Read more Traditionally worn as a wrapper by women of the Baoulé tribe. Cotton yarn dyed in indigo using the warp ikat method, handwoven into narrow strips and embroidered turtle /crocodile decor , then stitched together into a whole cloth. 100% cotton.

From Côte d’Ivoire.

Great for a blanket or throw.
A distinctive, decorative wallhanging.
Though this cloth is could be up to 25 years old, it is in excellent condtion. The indigo colour has aged gracefully and the cloth has a lovely, soft feel.

Approximate size: 58" by 43"

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