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Bogolan Textiles

By quiltshome ⋅ January 5, 2006 ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

Bogolan: Shaping Culture through Cloth in Contemporary Mali (Hardcover) by Victoria L. Rovine - While this book won’t provide great color combo ideas, the black- or brown-and-white geometric patterns offer fantastic textural possibilities. Artists of the West African nation of Mali have adapted this cloth to create a variety of new wares, including intricately detailed paintings, elaborate high-fashion clothing, and a wide range of other products aimed at both domestic and foreign markets.