African Fabric Wax Batik #2078 Blue they do show patina of

they do show patina of wear

or tight tying

The fiber used is from the indigenous illala palm tree and the colors are natural dyes obtained from local roots

Traditionally the lidded baskets are used to store liquids (usually millet beer) and the bowl shaped baskets are used to gather and carry grain

The entire process can take up to four days for a complex pattern with multiple colors and designs

African Fabric Wax Batik #2078 Blue they do show patina of100% cotton. Preshrunk, colorfast. Hand stamped batik created by applying wax with a carved stamp to a solid color base cloth. The wax forms a resist and the cloth is then over dyed. This process may be done multiple times, resulting in the cloth having many colors and design motifs. Each piece is a unique creation. $22 per yard. Please order in 1 2 yard increments. You will be sent a continuous piece for the quantity ordered. 1 2 Yard = QTY 1 1