Côte d’Ivoire
Sand Origin
Azuretti Grand-Bassam
Random Sand Fact
In Côte d’Ivoire, a fabric can say: “If you divorce me, I won’t eat sand.”
In the markets of Abidjan, colourful wax-print fabrics have names of their own. Some are called “Eye of my rival” or “If you leave, so will I.”
The names spread by word of mouth, and wearing a particular pattern can send a message without saying a word.
For a woman asserting her independence, the message to her husband is clear: Leave if you want. I won’t starve without you.
