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Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 92,0 x 80,0 (36.22” x 31.49”). Tie and Die. Excellent condition. This fabric has been professionally washed. Beautiful women’s headgear from the Ait Hadidou tribe. You can see a similar piece on page 138 of “African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent”, by John...
Mid 20th century. Excellent condition. Dyed sheep and llama natural wool. Approx. cm. 95,0 x 98,5 (37.4" x 38.7 Inches). These mantles (Awayo in Aymara language), very robust, are used by women to carry children and belongings.The Aymara are an indigenous ethnic group in the Andes regions of South America; about...
Leather. Approx. cm. 125,0 x 50,0 (49.21” x 19.68”). Authentic camel bag made from colorful leather and applications that form traditional Tuareg geometric designs. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They are probably descended from the ancient Libyan people of...
1970'. Wool. Without fringes cm. 84,0 high x cm. 77,0 width (33.07” x 30.31”). Henna dye. Perfect conditions. Beautiful women's foulard from the Ida Ou Nadif tribe. For more information and similar examples: "Die Farbe Henna - Belmalte Textilien aus Sud-Marokko" Arnoldsche Edition. "African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent", by John...
Leather. Without fringes, approx. cm. 118,0 x 72,5 (27.75” x 12.40”). Authentic old pillow made from colorful leather and applications that form traditional Tuareg geometric designs. You can easily fill it using any stuffing material. The Tuareg people inhabit a large area, covering almost all the middle and western Sahara and the north-central Sahel. They...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 48,0 x 42,0 (18.89” x 16.53”). This fabric has been professionally washed; excellent conditions. Outstanding piece. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths, legends and history span 9,000 years, back to the Proto-Mediterraneans. They...
1950'-1960'. Approx. cm. 100,0 high x cm. 130,0 width (39.37" x 51.18"). Excellent conditions. Kuchi are Pashtun from southern and eastern Afghanistan. Kuchi, means 'nomad' in the Persian language. The Kuchi mostly keep sheep and goats. The produce of the animals (meat, dairy products, hair and wool) is exchanged or sold in order...
1950'-1960'. Approx. cm. 110,0 high x cm. 137,0 width (43.30" x 53.93"). Excellent conditions. Kuchi are Pashtun from southern and eastern Afghanistan. Kuchi, means 'nomad' in the Persian language. The Kuchi mostly keep sheep and goats. The produce of the animals (meat, dairy products, hair and wool) is exchanged or sold in order...
Raffia Vinifera fibers. 1960'. Approximately cm. 62,0 x 163,0 (24.40 x 64.17 inches). The Kuba (or Bakuba) peoples are famous for producing beautiful fabrics made from fibers of the palm Raphia Vinifera by a long and complex process that includes the participation of men, women and children belonging to the same family. Each piece must...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 316,0 x 12,0 (124.40” x 4.72”). Beautiful sash from Ait Ouaouzguite region. Perfect condition. You can see a similar piece on page 112 of "African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent", by John Gillow. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the...
