African Fabric Wax Batik #92 Bronze 15 beads per strand

15 beads per strand

the intricate patterns are stitched and tied by hand on the undyed cloth

Traditionally the lidded baskets are used to store liquids (usually millet beer) and the bowl shaped baskets are used to gather and carry grain

sold as a pair

their mothers proudly wear the linga koba — long beaded strands cascading from their headdresses — as a visible reminder of their sons' transformation

African Fabric Wax Batik #92 Bronze 15 beads per strand100% cotton. Preshrunk, colorfast. Hand stamped batik created by applying wax with a carved stamp to a solid color base cloth. The wax forms a resist and the cloth is then over dyed. This process may be done multiple times, resulting in the cloth having many colors and design motifs. Each piece is a unique creation. $22 per yard. Please order in 1 2 yard increments. You will be sent a continuous piece for the quantity ordered. 1 2 Yard = QTY 1 1