Mali: How Mali's Ancient Craft Is Building New Economic Futures
Today, the fabric remains a powerful symbol of Malian cultural identity, craftsmanship and indigenous knowledge, while gaining growing recognition in international fashion and design markets.
Heritage specialist Baba Fallo Keita, who previously worked at the National Museum of Mali and one of the guardians of bogolan, is among those who revolutionised the added value of bogolan for Malian cotton.
Awa Meité is a Malian-Ivorian fashion designer, artist, and filmmaker based in Bamako, known for her sustainable approach to fashion and her pioneering work in transforming Malian cotton into high-value textile art.
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