Nigeria's centuries-old dye tradition under threat

Indigo dyeing is an ancient tradition in the northern Nigerian city of Kano.
But a dwindling number of customers and cheap imitations are threatening the centuries-old industry.
Many dye sites have shut down.
And those still operating have seen both their production and incomes cut by more than 70%.
Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Kano, Nigeria.
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[@StarLight-sl9ok]

They need the younger generation to get online and sell it. That fabric is absolutely stunning 😍

[@Diana1000Smiles]

I think so, too.

[@michellem4287]

Give them a website so the world can buy from them!

[@abubakarabdullahi9097]

Kofar mata Kano.If only the government will put some emphasis in our tourism sector.Kano still remains one of the best ancient cities that I will always admire.

[@Zeee530]

Exactly where at kofar mata, I'm at sharada, would like to visit

[@lisamarie4048]

It can't be allowed to die out, I love this tradition and the fabric is beautiful, I want one too

[@teresarodrigues6585]

Beautiful art that urges to be preserved 🎨🙏🏼🙏🏾

[@jornalistarenatarosa4205]

They are so beautiful! China industry has killed so many small business that it's hard to tell the size of this tragedy!

[@kimjongun9232]

Yesterday Libya came up with History not recognized today Nigeria .
What is the message that is conveyed ????

[@saywin3091]

I'd buy bulk

[@aminuaidara8601]

An what the government is going to do about this before this people jobless