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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Molded by hand using waste paper pulp and dried under the Southern African sun, this sculpture-like paper mache vessel carries the spirit of minimalist modern design while hinting on its root in traditional African art. It is lightweight, food safe, water resistant, and safe to use around small children and pets as the material does not break into sharp pieces. Due to the handmade nature, each piece varies slightly and has its own beauty.
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