Natural cotton women's weave with center stripe of indigo (dark blue) and kola dyed threads.

Handwoven cloth

Maker Hausa Artist

Datec. 1973

Place of originNigeria

Place of originAfrica

MediumCotton cloth, indigo and kola dyes

Dimensions50 1/2 in. x 6 ft. 4 1/2 in. (128.3 x 194.3 cm)

ClassificationsTextiles

Credit LineGift of Dr. Robin Poynor

Object number2007.30.3

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionNatural cotton women's weave with center stripe of indigo (dark blue) and kola dyed threads.

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