tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294543670436740913.post8500179289019169933..comments2023-08-20T21:01:14.934+10:00Comments on Madame Tay: Focus on Fabrics: BogolanfiniAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17323243413038388379noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294543670436740913.post-56329256213029980812016-01-25T23:10:45.810+11:002016-01-25T23:10:45.810+11:00Good question! I'm certainly no expert, but it...Good question! I'm certainly no expert, but its about negative space, from what I understand. Traditionally, the cloth is hand-painted with the mud, forming the darker design. In mass production, the technique has changed and now the cloth will be stenciled with lighter colours (see the photo above). Also, I always use the trick you taught me Raquel, about checking if the colour of the dye seeps through or not!<br /><br />The changing gender roles in the production process is really interesting too. You should look up Nakunté Diarra - she is an incredible artist, and a cultural powerhouse. Cara Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12915033190663596851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6294543670436740913.post-6361057050378571812016-01-24T17:48:52.419+11:002016-01-24T17:48:52.419+11:00Thanks for this background. I've always though...Thanks for this background. I've always thought it was men traditionally that produced the cloth. It's great to learn that it is/was women who were the storytellers and artisans. <br /><br />What are some key ways to know if you have authentic bogolanfini and also, bogolan that has been produced using traditional methods?Raquel Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158288690565899204noreply@blogger.com