Bògòlan and indigo: iconic fabrics in West Africa
When it comes to fabrics made by artisans in West Africa, bògòlan and indigo inevitably figure prominently. In fact, each of these names derives from the method of dyei
Textile Know-how: a heritage that is preserved in Grand-Bassam (Côte d’Ivoire)
Located 43 km from the economic capital of the Ivory Coast, the city of Grand-Bassam is above all a major heritage and cultural place. It was indeed the first capital of
“Avotita” or the applied canvas of the Fon: a multifunctional art
"Avotita" is the art of applied canvas also called wall hanging. It is a production of the material culture of the Fon, a socio-cultural group from the southern region of