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Vintage Handwoven Baule Cloth – Ivory Coast Textile, 58½″×40″
Vintage Handwoven Baule Cloth – Ivory Coast Textile, 58½″×40″
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Handwoven Baule Cloth – Vintage Textile from Ivory Coast
- Size: 58½″ × 40″ (148 cm × 101 cm)
- Condition: Very good vintage – slight age stains and light wear
- Origin: Bondoukou region, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Discover the timeless elegance of this Handwoven Baule cloths, an authentic piece of cultural artistry from Ivory Coast. Woven with care by Bondoukou’s master weavers, its geometric motifs and subtle wear tell a story of generations preserving tradition.
This striking vintage textile is perfect for multiple uses use it as a chic wall hanging, sophisticated sofa throw, or even a unique bed covering bringing a soulful touch of West African design into any space.
About Baule Cloths and Their Heritage
Baule cloths are traditional narrow-loom textiles made by the Baoulé people of Côte d’Ivoire. Each Ivory Coast Baule cloths is handwoven using locally sourced cotton and plant-derived dyes. The intricate motifs diamonds, stars, and stylized fauna often symbolize prosperity, protection, and familial ties.
Historically, these cloths were worn during ceremonies weddings, funerals, festivals or carried in daily life as wraps. They marked age groups and social status and were even used as bridewealth offerings. Over time, Bondoukou artisans refined weaving techniques, passing down patterns rich in storytelling and symbolic meaning.
The weave process is entirely manual: spun cotton threads are dyed in natural hues ochre, indigo, rust then woven one thread at a time on narrow looms. The result is a beautifully textured, deeply cultural textile that’s as durable as it is decorative.
Today, Baule cloths are celebrated worldwide for their aesthetics and craftsmanship. Collectors prize vintage pieces like this not only for their visual allure, but also for the cultural and historical narrative they carry.
This piece is an enthralling fusion of utility and artistry a tangible link to Ivorian weaving traditions and the enduring legacy of Baoulé creativity.
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