Djenne Mystere Mud
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THE DETAILS
Djenne Mystere Mud
Mystère Mud captures the vibrant soul of Djenné’s market, where colors bloom from clay pots, bead strands, fresh produce, and woven wares laid before the watchful silhouette of the Great Mosque.
Its abstract pattern draws from the mosque’s cone shaped minarets, palm-branch scaffolds, and carved ceilings. The palette however tells a different story- one of movement, commerce, tradition, and community.
With Rich earth tones, warm spice hues, and unexpected pops of color, this scarf becomes a wearable celebration of everyday life in sacred shadow.
Silk: 54" x 54"
80% modal, 20% silk
Hand-finished edgeCashmere: 54" x 79.5"
90% modal, 10% cashmere
Raw edgeImported
Dry clean
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THE STORY
There’s so much going on that it’s hard to decide what to focus on.
Voices speak loudly over one another as customers haggle with vendors and friends catch up with one another. The raw smell of cattle blends and the fresh earthiness of the vegetable and ripe fruits blend in a cacophony of scents. My eyes continue to wander when my attention is captured by someone up ahead. She is outfitted in a patterned dress of bold red, golden yellow, deep blue and crisp white. Her head covering has more pattern in blue, yellow, and orange. Mixing patterns-- she’s speaking my language. And adorning her ears are the largest pair of red and gold hoops I’ve ever seen. Her name is Binta. Inspecting my textile designs, she models a few of them and graciously allows me to photograph her. And then she continues on her way. I’m filled with an uplifting rush of energy at the welcome I’ve received from the community. It’s a blissful feeling, that sense of belonging and being present in all the activity. -
THE PROCESS
A close-up of the Mystere Mud painting, with the interior of the Great Mosque of Djenné in abstract.Bringing the Mystere Mud painting to life from pencil sketches to watercolor details.
