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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Neutral hues and an exaggerated scale create a modern twist to the traditional plaid patterns inspired by Indian madras. Small but functional in size, this plaid quilt is the perfect baby blanket for nurseries and an artful statement when hung as a tapestry. The entire piece is made from 6 layers of organic cotton, cut and paneled together by hand, then finished with traditional Kantha embroidery.
Fair Trade verified. A hand-stitched signature of the artisan maker is featured on the sewn-in tag.
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