Dida fabric (inset) - Lot 122

Lot n° 122
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100 - 200 EUR
Dida fabric (inset) - Lot 122
Dida fabric (inset) Ivory Coast 20th century H : 112 cm L : 47 cm This long skirt is made of tightly gathered raffia, with a fringed border at the end. The fabric is adorned with ovoid tie-dye motifs, blending harmonious shades of brown and yellow-orange in subtle gradations. In the past, these pieces were made by elderly women and widows from noble families. reserved for honorary use and included in family treasures as symbols of prestige. prestige. Raffia, obtained from the leaves of theraphia palm, is cut into fine, flat strands then braided with such precision that it appears to be woven, whether flat or in tubes. The natural dyeing process includes several binding stages performed on cones or pinched cones or pinched folds, creating successive reserves. After the ligatures have been removed, the fabric has a much-appreciated embossed effect. This traditional skill belonged exclusively to the women of the and the textiles produced played an important ceremonial role.
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