{"product_id":"vintage-traditional-handwoven-niger-souban-cloth-blanket-textile-285x195cm","title":"Vintage Traditional Handwoven Niger Souban Cloth - Blanket Textile 285x195cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eThis impressive vintage handwoven Souban cloth from Niger features a richly patterned composition of alternating geometric panels and vibrant multicolor stripe bands. Intricate black and white woven motifs are interspersed with bold accents of orange, green, blue, red, and yellow, creating a dynamic and visually complex design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eHandwoven in narrow strips and carefully stitched together, this textile reflects traditional West African strip-weaving techniques known for their precision and graphic sophistication. The repeating blocks of geometric patterning combined with colorful linear bands give the cloth a rhythmic, architectural quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eSouban textiles are traditionally worn as wrapped garments and ceremonial cloths, valued for their durability and symbolic woven designs. With its large scale and striking pattern work, this example makes a powerful decorative statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eIdeal as a wall hanging, large bed cover, ceremonial display textile, or collector’s piece in global, tribal, or eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e• Handwoven strip construction with visible joining seams\u003cbr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e• Minor edge fraying consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e• Light signs of handling and use\u003cbr data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e• No major tears or structural damage observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eOverall sturdy, vibrant, and display-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e285 x 195 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e112.2 x 76.8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"themhantiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56805008343415,"sku":"NR - AFS187","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/5795\/0327\/files\/20251027_114256.jpg?v=1772168807","url":"https:\/\/themhantiques.com\/products\/vintage-traditional-handwoven-niger-souban-cloth-blanket-textile-285x195cm","provider":"themhantiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}