This cloak is made using Baulé from Côte d'Ivoire and is part of our sustainably sourced & produced collection of progressive pieces. Handmade in Ghana by Ghanaian artisans, specially for you. 

Baulé is made of pure, organic handwoven cotton.

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality, uniquely ethical essentials for your closet, using eco-friendly materials and pursuing new standards in craftsmanship. Due to the nature of the fabric, tiny spaces within the seams, an organic scent, or a slight variation in colour or pattern may occur.

Product Measurements:
Across Back - 32 inches
Pit to Pit - 32 inches
Length - 32 inches

Size Guide: Our standard cloak, as showcased on the model, comfortably fits individuals within the size range of S to 2XL. Opt for the 'Fits All (S-2XL)' size option if you fall within this range. We also offer sizes XS and 3XL for your convenience.

Composition & Care
100% Cotton 
Dry Clean / Air Dry

Dry clean, air dry or hand wash.

Origin & history: Baoulé textiles come from the Baulé (Akan) people of Côte d’Ivoire, with historical ties to broader Akan strip-weaving traditions dating to the Ashanti sphere from the 16th century. Historically worn for ceremonies and traded regionally, Baulé cloth features precise, complex patterns created from narrow woven strips stitched together.

Technique & look: strip-weaving on narrow looms (bands ~4–8 in / 10–20 cm wide) later hand-sewn into larger cloths; warp-faced layouts produce crisp geometrics and color-blocking, sometimes with supplementary patterning; typically softer drape than Korhogo, with chromatic variety from indigo to warm earth tones.

How we source: we work with a weaving community in/around Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. We established the relationship in person and continue to order directly; cloth is delivered in person or via bus to Ghana.

All our fabrics are treated to resist dye and keep their natural tones for years.

Threaded Tribes is plastic free and committed to a full re-use of scraps.

This outfit was hand crafted in our Accra workshop using local fabrics with careful water usage and waste management.