• Handwoven Baule Cloth – Woman Size 59½″×32″ – Ivory Coast Vintage
  • Handwoven Baule Cloth – Woman Size 59½″×32″ – Ivory Coast Vintage
  • Handwoven Baule Cloth – Woman Size 59½″×32″ – Ivory Coast Vintage
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Handwoven Baule Cloth – Woman Size 59½″×32″ – Ivory Coast Vintage

Handwoven Baule Cloth – Woman Size 59½″×32″ – Ivory Coast Vintage

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Authentic Handwoven Baule Cloth – Woman Size (59½″ × 32″)

Discover this Handwoven Baule cloth from Bondoukou, Ivory Coast – a beautiful piece of West African heritage, perfect as a garment or decorative textile.

  • Size: 59½″ × 32″ (151 cm × 81 cm)

This vintage Ivory Coast Baule cloth is in very good condition, with only minor stains and gentle wear from age and use see photos for details. Expertly handwoven on a horizontal treadle loom, narrow strips are meticulously sewn together to create a harmonious and robust textile. Originally worn by women in daily and ceremonial contexts in Côte d’Ivoire, today it is cherished by collectors as wall art, sofa throws, or elegant bed coverings an authentic piece of African art that adds both warmth and story to any space.

About Baule Cloth

Baule (or Baoulé) textiles are traditional narrow‐loom cloths crafted by the Baule people of central and eastern Ivory Coast. Skilled weavers use cotton threads and natural dye patterns to produce symbolic motifs often depicting animals, local folklore, and abstract designs representing fertility, community, and spiritual beliefs. Each symbol carries meaning: geometric lozenges can evoke unity, animal figures may signify protection, and interwoven patterns reflect ancestral continuity.

Historically, Baule cloths were essential in daily life worn as wraps, skirts, or ceremonial garments during celebrations, funerals, and rites of passage. Women especially wore distinctive loom‑woven strips tailored to their size and marital or social status. The weaving technique itself is a community tradition women mastering narrow‐loom weaving over months, combining precision and artistry.

Collectors value Baule cloths for their visual beauty, cultural depth, and artisanal craftsmanship. This cloth encapsulates the essence of West African textile arts, hand‑crafted in the towns of Bondoukou and beyond each tear, fold, and dye fade telling a story of heritage, creativity, and hands‑on workmanship.

Reserve this genuine Ivory Coast Baule cloth now ideal for wearing, decorating your home, or enriching your collection with a timeless piece of African tradition.

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