DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Block printed fabric

NameBlock printed fabric

Datec. 1969

Place madeSierra Leone or Liberia, Africa

MediumCotton, natural dyes (possibly indigo and kola nut)

DimensionsOverall: 62 x 44 1/2 in. (157.5 x 113 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mike Meyer and Elaine Trzebiatowski

Object numberA.2010.74.3

DescriptionTie-dyed fabric of two pieces, dyed in blackish blue green and golden brown over cream. Overall diamond within diamond pattern moving outward from center. Cloth of two pieces, the narrow strip approximately 1/4 of overall width. One side selvaged, other side with narrow machine stitched hem. Ends unfinished.