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How Fabrics Made for ‘The Woman King’ Were Made in Gambia The Traditional Way

Natural dyes from kola nuts and indigo have been used to make tie-dye in Gambia for generations. But more and more artisans have been replacing these traditional ingredients with imported chemical dyes. Today, Musa Jaiteh is the last artisan in his town in Gambia still using only natural dyes and traditional techniques.

English
  • Originally Aired February 10, 2023
  • Runtime 12 minutes
  • Created April 18, 2023 by
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  • Modified April 18, 2023 by
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