The Faso Dan Fani is a hand-woven cotton cloth made in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
Dan Fani was used for clothing before factory-made materials. Today the Dan Fani represents a symbol of national pride in West Africa, specifically Burkina Faso and Ghana.
The fabric can be used to customize artwork, or to beautify women’s garments like earrings, hats, hair wear, shoes, purses, or totes. It’s also used to decorate other items like pillows, dining tables, living room and office set, and more.
History of the FDF
Faso Dan Fani means “Homeland woven cloth” .Known locally as FDF, is Dioula:
Faso = homeland || Dan = woven || Fani = cloth
Faso Dan Fani is a handwoven cotton cloth. The weaving style and patterns differ depending on the ethnic group.
Weaving is an ancient African tradition. Traditionally, the spinning was done by women, and the men did the weaving, but women eventually took over the weaving business.
FDF is an economic power source for women in Burkina Faso.
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