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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It all started in 1954, when a group of ceramicists discovered the kaolinite deposits in Northern Thailand, and started building their kiln to produce some of the finest porcelain wares in the country. Each piece was created from the careful preparation of the kaolin clay, washed several times to remove all impurities, and fired twice to achieve the solid but smooth finish. Now the second generation of artisans are infusing modern ceramic concepts into their handmade tradition, bringing us these porcelain coasters inspired by nature - palm leaves, waves, tree bark, and pebbles. The finishing touches on each piece are done by hand, making every set subtly different and unique.
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