Vintage Mossi Cotton Cloth 220 x 180 cm
£735.00
Hand-Spun Heritage: Authentic Mossi Cotton Textile from Burkina Faso
Experience the rich, tactile history of West Africa with our authentic Mossi Cloth. Woven in the heart of Burkina Faso, each piece represents a collaborative community effort and a centuries-old artistic tradition. This textile is not merely a fabric; it is a story of nature and heritage told through hand-spun thread and artisanal skill.
The Craftsmanship
- Artisan Foundations: The process begins with pure cotton, meticulously hand-spun by women in local villages to create a thread with a unique, organic texture.
- Traditional Weaving: Using these hand-spun yarns, the men of the community weave long, narrow strips of textile on traditional handlooms.
- Expert Assembly: These individual strips are then carefully hand-stitched together to create a single, expansive cloth.
- Nature-Inspired Embroidery: In the final stage, women embroider intricate motifs across the fabric. These designs are deeply rooted in the natural world, featuring stylized depictions of insects, reptiles, fish, and birds.
Size: ∼220cm x 180cm