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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Bring handwoven comfort into your bathroom with this thick weave bath mat. With a fluffy weave, simple tassels, upcycled cotton from local textile industry, and a solid colorway, it creates a serene and cozy atmosphere in just about any bathroom. The meticulous process of hand weaving, tying, trimming and shaking ensures that each bath mat is tightly knotted and durable.
Barrydale Hand Weavers builds a socially responsible business upon the European weaving heritage. With wooden handlooms manufactured in Europe and brought to the southmost coast of Africa many decades ago, local weavers from Swaziland and South Africa have learned and mastered the craft of hand weaving. The weavery on Route 62 is now a sought-after tourist attraction in Barrydale, South Africa.
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