{"product_id":"echarpe-indigo-mali","title":"Indigo scarf (galâ \/ lépi) woven in Mali, fleece-lined – unisex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe indigo scarf you'll wear all winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight warmth. Clean drape. Vibrant deep blue.\u003cbr\u003eHandwoven in Mali, dyed with vegetable indigo — called \u003cstrong\u003egalâ\u003c\/strong\u003e in Mali and \u003cstrong\u003elépi\u003c\/strong\u003e in Senegal — then lined with soft fleece for immediate comfort, without excessive bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003egenerous size\u003c\/strong\u003e allows it to be worn as both a \u003cstrong\u003escarf\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003estole\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the style and occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural indigo\u003c\/strong\u003e: vegetable dye, no synthetic pigments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandweaving\u003c\/strong\u003e: cotton woven on traditional wooden looms, then strips assembled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatterns obtained by dyeing\u003c\/strong\u003e: no prints, no standardization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThin fleece lining\u003c\/strong\u003e: gentle warmth, clean drape, everyday comfort.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.40 × 2 m (double wrap, shemagh, draped).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnisex\u003c\/strong\u003e: suitable for all body types.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsible production\u003c\/strong\u003e: limited series, dependent on workshop pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo patterns, one savoir-faire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scarf is offered in \u003cstrong\u003etwo distinct patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting from the same artisanal weaving and indigo dyeing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDotted indigo pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIrregular, sometimes cloudy marks that appear during the indigo baths. An organic, lively, never repetitive pattern, where each piece is distinguished by its nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical striped indigo pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStructured vertical lines, revealed by weaving and dyeing. The pattern highlights the textile's construction and gives a more graphic interpretation of indigo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn both cases, the patterns are neither printed nor mechanically reproduced. They result from the gesture, the bath, the thread, and time. Each scarf is therefore unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; savoir-faire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton is first spun then \u003cstrong\u003ewoven into narrow strips\u003c\/strong\u003e on traditional wooden looms. These strips are then assembled before dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo baths are made using ancestral vegetable processes: fermentation, natural vats, successive baths. This work gives the blue its depth and natural variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn West Africa, the color that the West calls \"indigo\" has specific names depending on the people and regions. In Mali, it is called \u003cstrong\u003egalâ\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003efini\u003c\/em\u003e meaning \"fabric\" (\u003cstrong\u003egalâ fini\u003c\/strong\u003e: indigo-dyed fabric). In Senegal and Guinea-Conakry, this same color is called \u003cstrong\u003elépi\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each people has its term: the color is alive, transmitted orally and by gesture, long before the word \"indigo\" became established elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Kaolack Créations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair price\u003c\/strong\u003e: material and savoir-faire above all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo industrial imitation\u003c\/strong\u003e: no prints, no disguised synthetics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e: responsible production, not mass-produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssistance with choice\u003c\/strong\u003e: online and in-store (try-on possible in Paris).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyle tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth patterns work very well with neutral coats (black, beige, camel).\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evertical striped\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern offers a more graphic interpretation.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edotted\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern gives a more organic and spontaneous look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with:\u003cbr\u003e• the indigo shirt\u003cbr\u003e• the indigo galafini skirt\u003cbr\u003e• a bogolan coat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold wash essential\u003c\/strong\u003e: cold water only (not even 20 °C).\u003cbr\u003eHand wash recommended. Mild detergent, chlorine-free.\u003cbr\u003eDry flat, in the shade. Gentle ironing if necessary.\u003cbr\u003eAvoid washing with light-colored textiles during the first few washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding indigo in West Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kaolack-creations.com\/blogs\/mode-symboles-artisanat-africain\/indigo-afrique-ouest-traditions\"\u003e https:\/\/kaolack-creations.com\/blogs\/mode-symboles-artisanat-africain\/indigo-afrique-ouest-traditions \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead: contemporary African fashion \u0026amp; textile heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kaolack-creations.com\/blogs\/mode-symboles-artisanat-africain\/mode-africaine-contemporaine-heritage\"\u003e https:\/\/kaolack-creations.com\/blogs\/mode-symboles-artisanat-africain\/mode-africaine-contemporaine-heritage \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the two patterns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference lies in the pattern's structure: dotted (organic, cloudy) or vertical striped (more graphic). Both result from the same artisanal savoir-faire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the patterns printed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The patterns appear during indigo dyeing and weaving. No prints, no mechanical reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this scarf unisex?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its size allows it to be worn as a double wrap, a shemagh, or draped, on all body types.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KaolackCreations","offers":[{"title":"Cloud pattern","offer_id":40217902710866,"sku":"","price":68.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Vertical pattern","offer_id":53206079832404,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/8833\/5186\/files\/echarpe-indigo-gala-lepi-tissee-au-mali-doublee-polaire-mixte-kaolack-creations-7393188.jpg?v=1769774713","url":"https:\/\/kaolack-creations.com\/en\/products\/echarpe-indigo-mali","provider":"KaolackCreations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}