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Status: Available

Item Code: ATT004

Origin: Mali or Niger

Tribe :Fulani

Material: Hand-woven cotton. 

Dimensions:50" by 100"

Condition: In used condion with some stains.

Price: $ 195.00

Description: A khaasa is an all purpose blanket primarily used by the nomadic peoples in the Saharan regions where the evenings are cool. khaasa's are admired for their simple elegant designs and were often traded south where they were used for special occassions. This is an older example with a very fine tight weave, made from cotton with the designs in sheep's wool.

      

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