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Ancienne Couverture de Mariage Dogon du Mali - Pagne de Dot Traditionnel Multicolore en Coton Tissé Main Doublé - Milieu XXe
EUR280.00
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Description
This authentic mid-20th century marriage cloth from the Dogon people of Mali is a handwoven cotton textile of considerable cultural and artistic significance. Traditionally created as a bridal dowry piece, it features geometric patterns in natural indigo dye, reinforced with a doubled structure that gives it remarkable durability and weight. The heavy artisanal cotton, woven in narrow strips and sewn together by hand, shows beautiful vintage patina and the characteristic subtle variations of authentic plant-based indigo—a testament to generations of ancestral dyeing techniques and careful stewardship.