Galerie Indigo, Mali: West African Artisans Find an International Outlet
The Galerie Indigo in Bamako, Mali, appears to be a handicrafts store. In fact, it is the outlet for a network of some 100 craft associations, cooperatives and individuals from Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Mali. Products selected for export include traditional textiles, Tuareg boxes, leather pouches, silver jewellery, knives, pillows, wrought iron, wood utensils and statues, and traditional jewellery from the three countries.