Vintage Handwoven Baule Cloth – 57½″×40½″ | TribalGH

Vintage Handwoven Baule Cloth – Woman Size (57½″ × 40½″)

Embrace the vibrant legacy of West Africa with this Handwoven Baule cloth from Côte d’Ivoire. Crafted by skilled artisans in Bondoukou, this vintage textile measures:

• Size: 57½″ × 40½″ (146 × 103 cm) – Woman size

This exquisite piece is in good condition, featuring charming signs of life — one historic repair, natural wear, and organic patina that tell its story and add to its vintage allure. The intricate weave and bold motifs shine through, bringing cultural richness to any display.

Perfect as a wall hanging, table overlay, or elegant textile accent, this Ivory Coast Baule cloth adds textured depth and artistic flair to modern décor.

About Baule Cloths – Heritage & Artistry

The Baule cloths, known locally as “pagne Baoulé,” are narrow-loom weavings made by the Baule people of Côte d’Ivoire. Handwoven from cotton or cotton-silk blends, each textile features symbolic motifs—geometric patterns, ancestral masks, animals—that carry deep cultural meaning: protection, prosperity, identity.

Traditionally, these textiles were worn or exchanged during ceremonies and trade, signifying status, lineage, or spiritual connection. The weaving process involves meticulously drawn warp threads and shuttle weaving, often taking several days per cloth.

Dating back to the 16th-century Ashanti influence, Baule weaving evolved into a refined art form. Over centuries, these cloths shaped social life in Ivory Coast—used in marriage dowries, rites of passage, and as symbols of wealth and community.

Today, vintage Baule cloths are treasured by collectors and design enthusiasts for their rich visual storytelling and tactile beauty. Displayed as textile art or functional décor, they infuse any space with West African elegance and history.

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