The natural grays of the wool weft create block patterns in this kaasa. Kaasa are typically used as blankets, household furnishings and wrapped cloaks for herders. The original customer provided the weaver with the thread and thus, directly affected the quality of the weaving.
Description:
Blanket composed of six strips handsewn at selvages of cotton and wool plain weave with cotton inserted weft, and embroidered with wool and cotton. Ground warp: cotton machine, white; ground weft, wool.
Exhibition History:
Patterns of Life: West African Strip-Weaving Traditions, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., September 28, 1987-February 29, 1988
Published References:
Gilfoy, Peggy. 1987. Patterns of Life: West African Strip Weaving Traditions. Washington, D.C.: National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, p. 56, no. 6.
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