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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Both a charger and a decorative wall hanging, this eco-conscious handwoven piece is made by groups of artisan women in small cooperatives across rural Uganda in an ethical, fair trade environment. Use it as an exquisite center piece on the table or counter, or hang it with the hand-stitched loop on the back as a piece of wall art. It also makes a perfect gift for any welcoming household.
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