Exploring the West African textile collections of the Musee du Quai Branly: Part One – some unusual indigo cloths.

Senegal – Soninke or Wolof fold resist indigo, early C20th.

Senegal – Soninke or Wolof fold resist indigo, early C20th.

Senegal – Wolof stitch resist indigo early C20th.

Senegal – Soninke or Wolof tied resist indigo, early C20th.

Senegal – Wolof stitch resist indigo early C20th.

Ivory Coast, tied resist indigo – attributed to the Baule. Collected 1900.

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The Musee du Quai Branly, Paris, holds one of the world’s most significant collections of West African textiles, with particular strength in some of the former French colonies. The entire collection is accessible on line  via their website. Check the textiles button then enter the country name in the box below.