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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Generously sized in hand-loomed organic cotton, these napkins obtained their patterns from the traditional techniques of wood block printing and plant-based natural dye. The magnolia patterns are inspired by the flora in India, carved on a wood block, then printed in indigo. The space between each print shows a subtle batik effect, which comes from the mud paste applied and cracked during the printing process. The soft, absorbent fabric is easy to wash and suitable for everyday use, but the greater joy comes from knowing your choice of this eco-friendly product helps to protect our planet.
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