Vintage Baule Indigo Textile #333 Black It is an authentic household

It is an authentic household relic

They are an incredible testament to weaving skills of the Mbundu and Losi women of the remote Western Provence of Zambia

The roots are boiled and sometimes dyed with natural pigments

100% cotton

stitching or tying

Vintage Baule Indigo Textile #333 Black It is an authentic householdThis vintage textile was used as a "wrapper" in the West African Country of Ivory Coast by the Baule tribe. Made of finely spun hand woven cotton, the cloth was constructed by sewing the strips together into a larger piece. Once assembled the cloth was expertly tied to form a resist against the natural indigo dye. This textile has a soft supple hand found only in the finest vintage textiles. 57" x 40" For further information: