Djenne Series

Mali’s vernacular architecture is fascinating and the historic la Grande Mosquée de Djenné does not disappoint.

The shapes of this iconic structure really spoke to me. The elegant adobe pillars, palm tree beams, petite windows, and ostrich egg-topped minarets left me spellbound and formed the foundation for this collection’s design.

Every Monday is market day at la Grande Mosquée. Hundreds of vendors, shoppers, sellers, herders, and artisans transform the area outside the gates of the mosque into a colorful, lively market.

La Grande Mosquée de Djenné inspired the designs in this collection, but it was the vibrant Monday market that gave the scarves their color.