Korhogo Fabric 010 adinkra flattering drape

flattering drape

often called the “stone of the sea

electrical in nature

polish brass with lime or lemon

the cloth is sun-dried and then painted with designs using a piece of metal or wood

Korhogo Fabric 010 adinkra flattering drapeKorhogo cloth is a rare hand crafted textile made by the Senufo people of Korhogo, Cte dIvoire. Emerging in its contemporary form in the late 1960s1970s, this fabric carries deep cultural and spiritual meaning. Each piece is created from hand woven cotton strips, joined together and then painted with fermented mud and vegetal pigments. Over time, the pigments naturally darken, producing earthy tones of cream, brown, and bold black. Though its dyeing