Indigo fabric is one of the most popular fabrics from Africa. Symbolic of wealth and prosperity, this fabric is admired by almost every ethnic group on the continent. Even the Tuareg have been called the "purple nomads" because of their extensive use of this cloth. The cotton fabric is first hand-woven on looms and then dyed using leaves from the indigo plant that have been beaten into a pulp, rolled into balls, and then left to dry in the sun for two to three days. After this, they are mixed in an ash and water solution that acts as a fixative for the indigo dye. The fabric is dyed using the tie-dye or plain-print method, and the excess dye is removed by hammering the fabric with rubber mallets. Indigo dye often rubs off onto the skin, so do not be surprised if this happens when you handle the fabric. 60" x 42". Made in Mali. M-F160
Anitque indigo fabric has a faded and aged colors to give it a vintage look. Some may have patches or small worn holes. 60" x 36". 100% cotton. Thick and soft fabric. It's versatile in its uses from wearing as a blanket, decoration, or to make clothing or pillows. Made in Mali. M-F161
No two pieces are alike and none can be specified.
Note: The antique indigo is an antique fabric. It has been used for years if not decades. That is the reason that it's faded as it is and the reason that there are holes that have been repaired.
Anitque indigo fabric has a faded and aged colors to give it a vintage look. Less color bleeding. Sizes vary from approx. 36" to 45" wide and approx. 56" to 63" long. 100% cotton. Thick and soft fabric. It's versatile in its uses from wearing as a blanket, decoration, or to make clothing or pillows. Made in Mali. M-F163
No two pieces are alike and none can be specified.
Note: The antique indigo is an antique fabric. It has been used for years if not decades. That is the reason that it's faded as it is and the reason that there are holes that have been repaired.
Choose your own piece of Asoke fabric.
Asoke is a strong fabric worn by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The luxurious material is worn for special occasions. When making this Asoke fabric, each strip is woven and bound together that creates an uneven looking weave. A variety of patterns and colors are used and includes many other types of material such as cotton, polyester and silk. Full size pieces approx 42"-53” wide x 60"-80” long. Made in Nigeria. M-F091
Asoke is a strong fabric worn by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The luxurious material is worn for special occasions. When making this Asoke fabric, each strip is woven and bound together that creates an uneven looking weave. A variety of patterns and colors are used and includes many other types of material such as cotton, polyester and silk. Full size pieces 53” x 80”. Made in Nigeria. M-F090
Each piece is different, no two are alike. Exact colors and designs cannot be requested or guaranteed.
M-F061 Burkinabe Mossi Fabric – ASSORTED
Add some genuine African style to wardrobe with this Burkinabe Mossi Fabric. The Burkinabe Mossi Fabric can be used in a variety of ways to enhance your ensemble. Comes in assorted traditional African patterns. It can be used as a headwrap, worn around the shoulders, made into a wrap, and worn around the hips. It is 40” x 59”. It is hand made in Mali of 100% cotton. M-F061
Hand woven Kente cloth from Ghana, West Africa. This one big tapestry is made up of 10 narrow panels of hand woven fabric. These panels are stitched together and can be separated into smaller pieces. Makes an amazing and priceless wall hanging, table covering, or other home decoration. 47" x 65". 100% cotton. Made in Ghana. M-F185
Hand woven Kente cloth from Ghana, West Africa. Composed of 19 narrow panels of hand woven fabric. These panels are stitched together and can be separated into smaller pieces. Makes an amazing and priceless wall hanging, table covering, or other home decoration. 90" x 120". 100% cotton. Made in Ghana. M-F187
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