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Inspiration Gallery

Tie-dyeing

'Kano Hat', Nigeria, West Africa

'Kano Hat', Nigeria, West AfricaTied-resist indigo-dyed cotton cloth  still tied, in the form of a 'Kano hat'. Strong cotton thread was used to tie each tiny circle of cloth.

The resulting design when untied is called 'Assembly' or 'The Emir and his people'.

20th Century

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Susan Bosence
Resist Dyeing
Block Printing

 

 

 

 

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