MARA FABRIC ROLLS

Masai Mara

The Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya is the most popular of the parks due to its role in the Great Migration. The fertile grassland is the inspiration for this colorway.

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Naibor Medallion Mara

This pattern was inspired by the art of punched tin used in lamps.

Masai Beads Mara

The Masai people are known for their intricate beadwork which is crafted into jewelry.

Masai Weapons Mara

The Masai warriors use weapons made from elaborately decorated hardened sticks called rungu.  They are used when battling lions.  The Masai are fearless.

Mara KUBA CLOTH checkerboard

This Kuba cloth features a checkerboard pattern. All the shapes are hand-stitched together then top-stitched.

Leopard Print

It is always a treat to see a leopard when on safari.  They are usually quite shy and sleep a lot during the day.

Mara RIFT Escarpment

The Great Rift Valley runs through Kenya and the escarpment exhibits layers of ancient sediment which are of great archaeological value.

Mara Seeds

Seeds are spread by the droppings of animals and carried by birds.  They can take decades to sprout in some of the driest areas.

Hippo Bubbles Mara

In every river there are Hippos.  You may not know it until you see bubbles…

Mara Prey

The circle of life is apparent on safari.  It is death that brings life and the results can be seen everywhere.

Mara Sunstar

This pattern was inspired by the art of punched tin used in lamps.

mARA KUBA LABYRINTH

The Kuba people of the Republic of the Congo make a handwoven cloth that is decorated with geometric shapes. This one is a labyrinth.

Shaka Stripe Mara

Shaka, the traditional garb of the Masai is made from brightly colored striped and plaid cloth. They wear them wrapped around their bodies in multiple layers.