Mrs. Kadiato Kamara

An Expert Dyer in Sierra Leone

Loretta Reinhardt

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Hutson Street Press
22 May 2025

Textile artworks; Fashion & textiles: design; African history; Social & cultural anthropology

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""Mrs. Kadiato Kamara: An Expert Dyer in Sierra Leone"" explores the traditional dyeing techniques practiced by a skilled artisan in West Africa. This detailed study, originally published as part of Fieldiana, Anthropology, v. 66, no. 2, provides valuable insights into the cultural and economic significance of textile production in Sierra Leone. Reinhardt's work meticulously documents the processes, materials, and artistry involved in creating vibrant and intricate dyed fabrics.

This book offers a unique glimpse into the life and expertise of Mrs. Kadiato Kamara, highlighting her mastery of the craft and the important role she plays within her community. A valuable resource for anthropologists, art historians, and anyone interested in the rich textile traditions of Africa, this book remains a compelling and insightful account of a time-honored practice.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Loretta Reinhardt
Imprint: Hutson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 1mm
Weight: 50g
ISBN: 9781024178876
ISBN 10: 1024178870
Pages: 26
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Mrs. Kadiato Kamara

An Expert Dyer in Sierra Leone

Loretta Reinhardt

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