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Vintage Mossi Cloth L - 320 x 180cm

Vintage Mossi Cloth L - 320 x 180cm

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Hand-Spun Heritage: Authentic Mossi Cotton Textile from Burkina Faso

​Experience the rich, tactile history of West Africa with our authentic Mossi Cloth. Woven in the heart of Burkina Faso, each piece represents a collaborative community effort and a centuries-old artistic tradition. This textile is not merely a fabric; it is a story of nature and heritage told through hand-spun thread and artisanal skill.

​The Craftsmanship

  • Artisan Foundations: The process begins with pure cotton, meticulously hand-spun by women in local villages to create a thread with a unique, organic texture.
  • Traditional Weaving: Using these hand-spun yarns, the men of the community weave long, narrow strips of textile on traditional handlooms.

 

  • Expert Assembly: These individual strips are then carefully hand-stitched together to create a single, expansive cloth.

 

  • Nature-Inspired Embroidery: In the final stage, women embroider intricate motifs across the fabric. These designs are deeply rooted in the natural world, featuring stylized depictions of insects, reptiles, fish, and birds.

Size:  ∼320cm x 180cm 

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