Using handspun and handwoven cotton cloth, they apply a mixture of clay and plant dyes to the cloth.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Meet the Mud Cloth Artists from Groupe Bogolan Kasabané
Using handspun and handwoven cotton cloth, they apply a mixture of clay and plant dyes to the cloth.
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deux beaux portraits, la premiere photo est magnifique
gorgeous. i'm loving this 'series' so far. hope there's more.
Great shots. Also the traditional clothes they wear.
Fascinating!
Love these images Virginia.
great faces ..
Oh, that is a link well worth exploring. Wish I could see their work in person.
Nice portraits
I like how the darkness of the face draws the viewer's attention to the hand and fabric. The picture is about the act of creating art, not about the artist.
Thank you all for your wonderful comments about these remarkable artists. Bob, I liked that too. I'm glad I was "right"! :) The light was not good as you can see but I refuse to flash!
V
Such amazing, intricate work! What a treat to see these gentlemen, and the ladies of Gees Bend! I'm sorry I'm not in B'ham.
Will their work be on display there?
I agree with Olivier, these are both fantastic with a slight preference for the first shot.
Love both shots, V! Did I tell you the mysterious Africa is my favourite continent?
Love that top shot V!!! Very dramatic...
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