Handwoven Cotton Strip Cloths

These African strip cloths are a delight. 

The natural one has a handspun tree cotton warp and weft. It is handwoven in Burkina Faso and The Gambia. There are shade variations, tiny shreds of cotton pod and wobbly selvedges too. It is a pleasure to stitch into and with a one metre length you can have fun adding fabric scraps, buttons and beads to tell a story or simply for decorative fun.

Size: 1 metre cut length x approx 12cm width

~~~~~~

The striped cloths are Aso oke, handwoven by the Yoruba people of south west Nigeria. Strips are typically sewn together to make traditional clothing. It is considered formal and ceremonial and worn for special occasions.

The navy and pink is a ribbed warp-faced weave formed of a silky fine thread warp and multi ply weft. It has a firm handle and is perfect for small bags, cases or pockets.

Size: 0.5 metre cut length x approx 16.5cm width   

~~~~~~

The Multi Stripe is also a ribbed warp-faced weave with fine thread warp and a multi ply weft. It is not as close set as the navy/pink, so the dark weft shows through the warp threads. It’s a slightly more rustic cloth than the silky navy/pink stripe. Undeniably jolly, though!

Size: 0.5 metre cut length x approx 17.5cm width