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.

For more information on Musa’s fabrics, check out: https://www.africanfabric.co.uk/fabrics-textiles/african-fabrics/kola-indigo-hand-dyes

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