Skirt for a Married Woman c. 20th century

"Skirt for a Married Woman" is a hand-woven cotton cloth from the 20th century, created by Malian artist Djege Coulibaly. The skirt is a beautiful example of traditional Bogolanfini dyeing, a technique that uses fermented mud and indigo to create patterns on fabric. The intricate geometric designs are composed of white patterns on a brown background, signifying a married woman's status in Malian culture. The skirt is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.