Garra Cloth

A piece of garra cloth. Garra refers to a method of dying which involves preparing the cotton by starching, then folding or tucking the cloth, and securing it with raffia or cotton string. This example has been decorated with a stamped leaf motif, and has been dyed with indigo and kola.

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Further Information

  • Type: Textiles, cloth
  • Object: Garra Cloth
  • Materials: Textile
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 2845mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1984
  • Associated Places: Congo Cross, Freetown
  • Associated People: Mrs. Kamara (Maker)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1984.01.01

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