Day 143: Bargello Design Adapted from West African Woven Raffia

May 23, 2010 By Bargello Love Leave a Comment

The British Museum in London houses the inspiration for today’s Bargello Design found on pp.126-127 in Designs for Bargello by Nikki Scheuer.

The Bargello pattern was adapted from 18th century finely woven raffia made by the Bushonga Tribe in West Africa.

Only the center portion of the 4-2 step design has been worked for the 3″ square sample; but the color photo on page 74 shows the full design in all its glory.

I worked the entire piece in Silk n’ Ivory threads.

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This beautiful design would make a great pattern for wall hangings, tennis racket covers or photo albums.

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