Notes

Ndop cloth was originally made by women and was an important symbol of social status and cultural heritage, with different patterns and designs used to represent different clans and lineages. The production of Ndop cloth is a labour-intensive process that involves several stages. The first stage is growing and harvesting the cotton, which is then spun into thread. Next, the thread is woven into cloth on a traditional loom. Once the cloth is complete, it is decorated with intricate geometric patterns using a resist-dyeing technique, where certain areas of the cloth are blocked from taking the dye. The patterns and designs used on Ndop cloth have significant cultural and symbolic meaning, representing the cultural heritage and social status of the maker and the wearer.

- Michael Heuermann

Provenance

Michael Heuermann Collection.