Shades of Indigo Bed Cover
Handmade by Aboubakar Fofana
Made in Mali, West Africa, this organic cotton bedcover features stripes in graduated shades of indigo, pieced together with intricate detail that drapes beautifully on the bed. The colors are rich and nuanced, showing the expert execution of Fofana's craft. He uses traditional indigo-dyeing techniques, and each piece is the result of weeks of intensive labor. This piece is truly an individual work of art and an heirloom to treasure for generations to come.
*This item is final sale and may take 3-5 days to ship.*
Made of 100% organic cotton
Dimensions:
Small: 89"W x 94"L
Large: 94"W x 99"L
Care: Dry clean only
Aboubakar Fofana is a calligrapher, artist, textile designer, and master indigo dyer. Born in Bamako, Mali, he now travels frequently between there, Paris (where he has lived for over 30 years), and Tokyo. Fofana, who utilizes the finest hand-woven fabrics, is committed to preserving and revitalizing Mali’s nearly lost tradition of natural indigo and vegetable dyeing.
Aboubakar Fofana utilizes the finest hand-woven fabrics and is committed to preserving and revitalizing Mali’s nearly lost tradition of natural indigo and vegetable dyeing.
Read about Aboubakar Fofana and the ancient tradition of indigo dyeing.
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