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CODE #:AGB081

PRICE: US$1475

MEASURES: 116 inches x 48inches, 294 cm x 122 cm

This rare style of hand tailored and hand embroidered robe is called a "dandogo" - it has a flared body and 'bat wing' style sleeves. The cloth is the prestigious "etu" or "guineafowl" pattern of fine indigo dyed check woven from hand spun local thread. The sleeves and the hem are lined with with the strip cloth woven from fine magenta silk "alaari" from the trans-Saharan caravan trade. As shown here the sleeves could be folded up towards the  shoulders in use to display the expensive fabric of the lining. The embroidery is a large repeat of the "endless knot" motif. This is a superb regal example in excellent condition and dates from circa 1900-20.  

If you would like to order this robe please note the code number and click the link below to go to the Order Information page. We're sure you will love this cloth but remember we guarantee a full refund on any order returned.

(c) Duncan Clarke, Version 29/05/2009