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Exquisite Handwoven Baule Cloth – Ivory Coast Heirloom
Exquisite Handwoven Baule Cloth – Ivory Coast Heirloom
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Exquisite Handwoven Baule Cloth – Ivory Coast Heritage
Discover a rare piece of Ivorian artistry: a handwoven Baule cloth from Bondoukou town, lovingly created on a traditional horizontal treadle loom. Each thread brings to life centuries of Baule textile mastery.
- Size: 57 ½″ × 40 ¼″ (146 cm × 102 cm) – “Woman size” cloth
- Condition: Very good – vintage patina, minimal wear & light character marks
- Origin: Bondoukou, Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Material: 100% hand-spun cotton
Perfect for elegant décor – drape it over a sofa, bed, or display it as a striking wall hanging. Its neutral tones and intricate motifs bring cultural depth and timeless beauty to any space.
About This Baule Cloth
This Baule textile was crafted using age-old techniques passed down through generations of Ivorian artisans. Woven on a horizontal treadle loom, it reflects the Baule people’s deep connection to craftsmanship, symbolism, and community.
Symbols & Meaning
Each motif in Baule cloth carries significance geometric patterns may represent proverbs, social status, familial lineage, or aspects of nature. The small diamond motifs often symbolize fertility or protection, while repeating linear designs can echo ancestral lineage.
Materials & Techniques
Made from hand-spun, undyed cotton, this cloth showcases natural fiber qualities soft yet strong, with a gentle sheen. The weaver’s hands guided every thread, ensuring intentional tension and pattern consistency.
Cultural Role & Usage
In Baule society, such cloths were worn by women during ceremonies, offered as gifts in traditional dowries, and treasured as symbolic heirlooms. Today, they’re equally cherished as decorative art reflecting West African history.
History of Baule Cloth in Ivory Coast
The Baule people, primarily based in central-southern Côte d’Ivoire, have woven distinctive narrow-loom textiles since the 18th century. Their cloths combine influences from Akan weaving traditions and local innovations. Traditionally used in ritual, ceremonial, and social contexts, Baule textiles have now gained international recognition as artistic masterpieces.
Holding a Baule cloth means embracing a story of ancestral legacy, skilled craftsmanship, and cultural pride an heirloom that bridges past and present.
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