Baule Cloth Cushion (84.3.B69) Workshops NOTE: This mud cloth cushion

NOTE:  This mud cloth cushion has beaded black beads over the patterns stitched into the fabric

Size: 31cmD x 20cmH

A cushion made from traditional Ewe cloth from Ghana

How they are made:- The baskets are made from the Makenge tree which is a small tree and sends out very long shallow roots

Size: 50cm x 70cm

Baule Cloth Cushion (84.3.B69) Workshops NOTE: This mud cloth cushionIn Cote d'Ivoire, the fabric is affectionly called "pagne Baoule". The textile clearly finds its name and roots from the Baoule, Akan people of Cote d'Ivoire, but us more originating from the 16th century Ashanti Kingdom, which empire stretched from present day countries of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. For centuries, the fabric has been adorned during community gatherings, special events and traditional proceedings and festivities. For many local