AAAA Artisan Partner Collection

For centuries, the artisans of Mali have been mastering the art of Bogolan, a traditional textile-making technique that involves creating a base textile, hand-loomed in strips from locally grown and processed eco-cotton, and then dyeing and printing the cloths using natural materials such as mud, leaves, and bark. The resulting artworks embody techniques and symbolism of West African artistry that the creators believe imbue spiritual meanings to the cloths, which is why they are also commonly known as medicine cloths. kanju proudly partners with Mali-based business AAAA Coop to bring the stunning creations of their artisans to markets abroad. Learn more about this artisan partner on the kanju journal.