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Fulani wedding blankets use repetitive patterns (fractals) that increase in density at the center of the design. Those who weave Fulani wedding blankets believe that the increased density carries equally intense spiritual energy. This energy is so intense, that the weavers believe that they will die if they stop weaving when the pattern is most intense. It is the job of the bride and groom to feed and care for the blanket weaver so that the blanket is completed and the weaver does not die. Like the Fulani wedding blanket, African art in the Middle Passage diaspora is a marriage of practical application, artistic and spiritual excellence, and community involvement. Click on this link to use a program that will allow you to create your own Fulani wedding blanket pattern. (Java script has to be enabled to use the program). csdt.rpi.edu/african/African_Fractals/culture9.html
Posted on: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:55:01 +0000

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