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The Beauty of West African Textiles and the Amazing Variety of Heddle Pulleys Used to Create Them

When conjuring up images of Africa, its majestic beauty, wildlife and most importantly, the extensive variety of cultures, one of the first things that come to mind are its vibrant and varied textiles. Brightly colored prints from Nigeria, hand woven Kente Clot…

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