Souks in the Tunis medina are said to date back to the 13th century. You walk there to see a fantasized Orient that is certainly very far from the current economic situation. November 2008. On dit que les souks de la médina de Tunis datent du XIIIème siècle. On s’y promène pour retrouver un Orient…
The Cherubim and Seraphim church is specific to Nigeria. I saw this group of people dressed in white in the morning on Bar beach, in Victoria Island. The Cherubim and Seraphim group claims to have dreams and visions that facilitate the connection of God and humanity. September 1989. L’église de Chérubin et Séraphin est spécifique…
This man is one of the indigo dyers at the Kofar Mata dye pits. This area in Kano began trading indigo materials in 1498. Each pit contains a dye made from indigo plant, which is grown just outside the city.The dyers dip fabric into the indigo hue, turn and wring the cloth. The business is…
The guards of the Emir’s palace in Katsina wear a colorful dress. In all northern Nigerian emirates, red and green are the colors of men who work for the traditional leader. February 1990. Les gardes du palais de l’Emir de Katsina portent un costume coloré. Dans tous les émirats du nord du Nigeria, le rouge…
These women of the Yoruba ethnic group, dye textiles according to the « adire » technique. Adire means « tie and dye » in Yoruba. The traditional dye was indigo but other colors are also available. April 1991. Ces femmes de l’ethnie Yoruba, teignent les textiles selon la technique de l’adire. L’adire Yoruba est une forme de batik. La…
I love the light in the souks of Marrakesh. Marrakesh has the largest traditional Berber market in Morocco. The image of the city is closely associated with its souks. November 1996. J’aime la lumière des souks de Marrakech. Marrakech possède le plus grand marché traditionnel berbère du Maroc. L’image de la ville est clairement associée…
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