DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Adire
NameWall Hanging
CultureYoruba people
Date20th century
Place madeNigeria, Africa
MediumCotton cloth with indigo dye
Dimensions62 × 46 in. (157.4803 × 116.8402 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.69
Object numberA.1995.93.69
DescriptionRepeat design, rows of blue and white triangles. The rows curve slightly and the triangles vary in size, creating an undulating rhythm across the surface. Colors are indigo and white; made of handspun and woven cotton; decorated with a tritik stitch dyed technique. Warp 62" x weft 46"
20th century
Artist Not Recorded
ca. 1960s
20th century
Early to mid-20th century