Nigeria's dye pits keep ancient tradition alive

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AFP English
  • 11 years ago
Kofar Mata dye pit in Kano, northern Nigeria's largest city, is a heritage site that has defied modernity. With its 125 pits, the five-century-old site churns indigo fabrics that are much sought-after by the Hausa royalty and Tuaregs from neighbouring Niger.Duration: 00:27

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