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Textile Heritage of Gabon

Among the Téké people of Gabon's eastern plateaus, raffia cloth known as nzoana or limi has been woven to a high technical standard since at least the 16th century. Historically reserved for chiefs and worn at weddings and funerals, the craft survives today, though mainly for special occasions rather than everyday use.

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Among the Téké people of Gabon's eastern plateaus, raffia cloth known as nzoana or limi has been woven to a high technical standard since at least the 16th century. Historically reserved for chiefs and worn at weddings and funerals, the craft survives today, though mainly for special occasions rather than everyday use.

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