Rare -- Handpainted Korhogo Cloth Table Linens -- Napkins, Tablecloth and Seat Covers
Description: This set includes: 1 tablecloth (86.5 x 44"), 3 napkins (11.25 x 11.25"), and 7 chair seat covers (13.25 x 14.5"), and one storage piece (14.5 x 14.25")
The cloth was produced by the storied Senegalese textile manufacturer, Sotiba-Simpafric, which opened in Dakar in 1951, and closed in the 80s, when the west African country was flooded with cheap imported textiles from a number of Asian markets, most prominently India and China.
The company is known for effectively capitalizing on Western tourists' massive appetite for lively West African inspired cloths. This one was made in the style of Korhogo, invented by members of the Senufo people, a diverse group that hails from areas of Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana. Korhogo is famous for its soothing earth tones, and for the mythological figures painted on it in thick dark lines with a special fermented mud and vegetal dye.
While this cloth is printed, it cleverly mimics the handpainted vibes of real Korhogo by incorporated irregularities in the lines of the various figures depicted.
Condition: Pre-owned -- like new; no rips, holes or stains
Our staff makes every effort to capture and describe any known imperfections. Products online are offered and sold in whatever condition they presently exist, with buyers accepting these items "with all faults," whether or not immediately apparent. When possible, CommunityWorx will allow returns within 30-days of the original purchase.
For terms & conditions: See our Return Policy
| CommunityWorx Thrift Shop Online sells quality new & pre-owned merchandise at deeply discounted prices.
