Slow design is at the core of the Global Girls brand, which seeks to preserve indigenous crafts — even if that means production proceeds at the pace of the handmade, one careful stitch or embellishment at a time. “I think handmade items convey one’s spirit to a certain extent,” says founder Linda Hackett.” It’s kind of connection on an aesthetic level, but also to the artisan who makes this art.”
Kuba cloth is a textile indigenous to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Using fine thread from palm fronds, Congolese men traditionally weave the cloth into a soft and smooth foundation. Women artisans then finish each piece using embroidery, cowrie shells, or fabric appliqués to create the cloth’s signature geometric patterns.
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