Baule Coat necklace These sand dollars are cast

These sand dollars are cast in brass using the lost wax method from an original sand dollar found on Lamu island in Kenya

is first woven on a loom by skilled artisans

This earring is designed using Jade

precious metal jewellery functioned as a form of financial security that could be sold during difficult times

Baule Coat necklace These sand dollars are castExploring different cultures through the world of textiles, the Baule people, nestled in the heart of Cte d'Ivoire, produce traditional Baule mudcloth, which is made from handwoven cotton fabric that is dyed using fermented mud. A testament to their creativity and heritage, mudcloth, is first woven on a loom by skilled artisans, then the cloth is treated with natural dye from special plants & trees. The Baule textile is combined with linen, a