Panu di Pinti Weaving

Weave narrow strips of dark and bright cotton with supplementary-weft geometric motifs, then arrange strips into a cloth matching the pattern.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Guinea-Bissau. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of Africa: Sahel, West and Central.