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Black and White Strip Weaving 1 – Niger
Winning Bid: $75.00
Donated by Dispositif d’Initiatives pour les Métiers de l’Artisanat or (DIMA)
Item condition: New
Description
This beautiful strip weaving from Niger was donation by Dispositif d’Initiatives pour les Métiers de l’Artisanat or (DIMA). It was skillfully woven by one of three master Zarma weavers (pictured) from the village of Kirubbe Keyna, Niger, in the weaving studio at the DIMA school. The weavers work as instructors at the school in Niamey, Niger. DIMA provides free vocational training and is also working with the weavers to preserve traditional Nigerien weaving.
The amazing black and white color and weave effect blocks are set off by simple blue, green and orange stripes with white fringed ends. This stunning piece is normally sewn with other strips of cloth to make a blanket for a wedding gift but this single strip can be used hung on the wall or as a runner for you to enjoy. It is new and measures 5” wide by 77” long.
About Dispositif d’Initiatives pour les Métiers de l’Artisanat (DIMA):
Our mission is to give young people the skills to earn their living as artisans, to increase the incomes of practicing artisans, and to preserve traditional arts in Niger. We do this by providing training, equipment, and access to markets. ONG DIMA is a nonprofit licensed by the government of Niger.
Contact: Judith Sens
1715 James St., Bellingham, WA 98225
jsn21899@gmail.com
Total Bids Placed:
Auction has expired
Highest bidder was: c************l
| Bidder Name | Bidding Time | Bid | Auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| c************l | October 22, 2023 11:34 am | $75.00 | |
| l************a | October 22, 2023 12:42 am | $50.00 | |
| r*********y | October 20, 2023 1:55 pm | $40.00 | |
| p*********n | October 16, 2023 8:05 pm | $35.00 | |
| n************n | October 16, 2023 12:36 pm | $20.00 | |
| Auction started | October 16, 2023 10:00 am | ||