The cloth table
Every commission starts here. Come to the studio, handle the cloth, and choose what your piece will be made from, or bring your own.
Mali · Bamana
Bogolanfini is dyed with fermented mud and plant tannins, then hand-painted symbol by symbol. Each motif carries meaning: protection, proverb, lineage. Substantial and matte, it tailors beautifully into jackets, coats and structured skirts.
DRC · Kasai
Woven from raffia palm and embroidered by hand, kuba cloth is prized for its improvised geometry: no two panels repeat. We use it in panels and statement pieces where the texture can be seen up close.
Southern Africa
Shweshwe, known here as leteise, is a crisp printed cotton with a distinctive stiffness that softens with wear. It holds a pleat, takes a silhouette, and is deeply woven into celebration dress.
Nigeria · Yorubaland
Hand-loomed in narrow strips and sewn together, asooke is ceremonial cloth, often shot through with metallic thread. It brings weight and light to bridal wear, occasion gowns and couples' sets.
mALI
Organic cotton from Mali
Many of our clients arrive with fabric of their own: an heirloom wrapper, a length brought back from travel, or cloth bought for a family celebration. We're happy to cut around it. Bring at least the meterage listed in our pricing guide and we'll advise on the silhouette that suits it best.
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