A quiet little town on the banks of the Niger River, Segou is known as the capital of mud cloth. Textile designer Boubacar Doumbia built his workshop there 16 years ago, named it Ndomo - which means "the quest for knowledge" in local Bambara language, and welcomed young people who had no opportunity to receive formal education into his collective.
A quiet little town on the banks of the Niger River, Segou is known as the capital of mud cloth. Textile designer Boubacar Doumbia built his workshop there 16 years ago, named it Ndomo - which means "the quest for knowledge" in local Bambara language, and welcomed young people who had no opportunity to receive formal education into his collective.
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Hand spun and fired in an underground pit, this piece of Barro Negro (black clay) boasts a smooth finish and a mysterious metallic sheen.
Its elegant, minimalist shape evolved from traditional Mexican kitchenware. The black color comes out naturally from the clay in Oaxaca, Mexico. The irregular highlights result from direct contacts with fire or burning ashes. Each piece is unique.
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