Gnawa Lila Cowrie Jaune
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THE DETAILS
Gnawa Lila Cowrie Jaune
Golden light, sacred play, rhythm dancing across a mustard canvas.
Lila Cowrie Jaune pulses with sun and joy. Its mustard yellow ground evokes Morocco’s warmth, while the delicate blush, mint, blue, and black markings reference the embroidered patterns of Gnawa ceremony. A scarf of brightness and protection, at once festive and reverent.
53" x 55"
80% cotton, 20% silk
Hand-finished edges
Made in Italy
Dry clean
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THE STORY
That’s right. It’s not just about the music.
There’s also fashion and style to consider. Bright tunics representing the seven colors of the culture. Embroidery stitched onto the tunics forming intricate patterns. Caps perched on the head of each musician, some with tassels that sway in unison with the movements of the body. And a detail you can’t miss are all the cowrie shells adorning the caps and the belts, rat-a-tatting against each other. It’s an ode to Gnawa’s sub-Saharan heritage. Add this visual symphony with the melodic cadences of Gnawa song and it’s a delight for the senses. -
THE PROCESS
The cotton and silk prints add texture to the digital art renderings of the Lila Cowrie design.
