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Korhogo painted cloth

Africa tradition · 3 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Korhogo cloth is an African textile made by the Senufo people of Korhogo, Ivory Coast. Often described as being in the shadows of bogolafini (mud cloth) and kente, korhogo comes in neutral and earthy tones like browns, blacks and creams. Korhogo is made by hand painting designs on hand woven and hand spun cotton fabric. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Korhogo cloth, Senufo people, Ivory Coast 02
Korhogo cloth, Senufo people, Ivory Coast 02
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Korhogo cloth, Senufo people, Ivory Coast 01
Korhogo cloth, Senufo people, Ivory Coast 01
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COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Een handgeschilderde doek van de Senufo TMnr 20012853
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Een handgeschilderde doek van de Senufo TMnr 20012853
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