Mossi Woman's Wrap / Skirt

Clean stripes in sky blue and cream run the full width of this soft cloth.

This woman's wrap or skirt is Mossi, from Burkina Faso, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is woven cotton & indigo. Narrow strips woven on a loom are joined edge to edge to make a wide cloth, a method common across West Africa. Horizontal bands of varying thickness, mostly in light and medium blue with narrow dark lines between. The fabric has a slightly crinkled look, with small stains near the center and a worn edge. It is 46 inches wide and 63 long.

Gentle color, a gentle pace, and a few small blemishes.