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. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Nigeria #Kano #IndigoDyeing
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