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Textile Heritage of Mali

Mali's textile heritage centres on bogolan (mud cloth) — a resist-dye technique practised by Bamana women in the Segou region — and the narrow-strip weaving traditions of the Dogon people. These techniques have achieved global recognition, with bogolan becoming a symbol of Malian cultural identity and a major influence on contemporary African fashion.

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Mali's textile heritage centres on bogolan (mud cloth) — a resist-dye technique practised by Bamana women in the Segou region — and the narrow-strip weaving traditions of the Dogon people. These techniques have achieved global recognition, with bogolan becoming a symbol of Malian cultural identity and a major influence on contemporary African fashion.

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