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Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 242,0 x 32,0 (95.27” x 12.59”). Perfect condition. You can see a similar piece on page 138 of "African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent", by John Gillow. The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Cm. 47,5 high x cm. 47,0 width (18.70” x 18.50”). Henna dye. Excellent conditions. RARE piece. Beautiful newborn hood from the Ida Ou Nadif tribe. 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...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Without fringes cm. 70,0 high x cm. 75,0 width (27.55” x 29.52”). 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 Gillow; "Tapis...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 304,0 x 15,0 (122.0” x 5.9”). 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 original peoples of...
Raffia Vinifera fibers. 1960'-1970'. Approximately cm. 71,0 x cm. 455,0 (2.78 x 16.24 Feet). Excellent conditions. The length and the elegance of the skirt measure the prestige of the owner. These tissues were also used as currency. The Kuba (or Bakuba) peoples are famous for producing beautiful fabrics made from fibers of the palm Raphia Vinifera...
Early 20th century. Wool, henna dye. Approximately cm. 158,0 x 87,0 (62.20” x 34,25”). Beautiful women's headgear from the Ait Abdallah tribe. Wonderful work, fine fabric, rare item. Outstanding piece. For more information and similar examples see "Splendeurs du Maroc", by Africa Museum Tervuren, page 204.
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 261,0 x 161,0 (8.56 x 5.28 Feet). This fabric has been professionally washed; excellent conditions. 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 have achieved...
Early 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 165,0 high (from the hood to the base) x cm. 169,0 width (from sleeve to sleeve). Beautiful djellaba from the Beni Ouarain tribe. Wonderful work, fine fabric, rare item, perfect conditions, outstanding piece. For more information and similar examples see "Splendeurs du Maroc", by Africa Museum Tervuren, page...
Mid 20th century or earlier. Wool. Approximately cm. 45,0 x 41,5 (17.71” x 16.33”). Beautiful women's Embroidered Cloth from the Ida Ou Nadif tribe. Fine fabric. Rare item. For more information and similar examples: "African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent", by John Gillow, page 108; "Splendeurs du Maroc", by Africa Museum Tervuren, page...
Mid 20th century or earlier. Wool. Approximately cm. 64,0 x 43,0 (25.19” x 16.92”). Beautiful women's headgear from the Ida Ou Nadif tribe. Wonderful work, fine fabric. 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...
