Mossi Woman's Wrap / Skirt Pillow

Bold navy stripes with one wide cream band and a few thin ones for variety.

This woman's wrap and skirt pillow is Mossi, from Burkina Faso, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is woven cotton, indigo & feather. Cotton is among the oldest cultivated fibers in West Africa, and spinning and weaving it is traditionally done on narrow looms. Square cushion with vertical stripes in dark indigo, pale blue, and off-white. A wide cream stripe sits near the left, while many narrower lines are spaced irregularly. The woven surface is slightly faded. It is 18 inches wide and 18 long.

Orderly stripes with just enough irregularity to feel hand-made.