Indigo Cloths

Adire cloth - stitch resist

Since the 1800s the Yoruba women of south west Nigeria have used various techniques to apply design and pattern to their hand-dyed indigo cloths - often worn as a wrapper.

For this cloth, the artist has handstitched her designs to create a resist before dip dyeing the whole cloth in indigo.

100% cotton, dressmaking weight. Nigeria.

• A distinctive, decorative wallhanging
• Great as a table runner
• Possible furnishing fabric or cushion cover

Though this cloth is about 20 years old, it is in excellent condtion.

Approximate size: 64 x 220 cm / 25 x 86 inches

Approximate size: 64 x 220 cm / 25 x 86 inches

Handstitched Adire cloth: detail