CABES is a collective of over 2,000 artisans dedicated to preserving and innovating West African textile traditions. Established in 2014, CABES specializes in crafting exquisite handwoven fabrics from organic, locally grown cotton. Rooted in Burkina Faso, the network connects weavers, dyers, and designers, ensuring that traditional techniques such as Faso Danfani, Bogolan, and Indigo dyeing continue to thrive.
Today they collaborate with brands and artisans worldwide, blending heritage with contemporary design. With a commitment to sustainability and social impact, CABES has an important social mission to support communities throughout Burkina Faso and uplift them through trade.
CABES is a collective of over 2,000 artisans dedicated to preserving and innovating West African textile traditions. Established in 2014, CABES specializes in crafting exquisite handwoven fabrics from organic, locally grown cotton. Rooted in Burkina Faso, the network connects weavers, dyers, and designers, ensuring that traditional techniques such as Faso Danfani, Bogolan, and Indigo dyeing continue to thrive.
Today they collaborate with brands and artisans worldwide, blending heritage with contemporary design. With a commitment to sustainability and social impact, CABES has an important social mission to support communities throughout Burkina Faso and uplift them through trade.
Each CABES textile is the result of precise craftsmanship, from cotton cultivation to the final weave. Artisans spin, dye, and weave fibers using techniques passed down through generations.
Their signature textile, Faso Danfani, requires nearly 15 days of preparation before weaving begins, with weavers producing around two meters of fabric daily.
Natural dyes, sourced from local plants and minerals, give CABES textiles their distinctive hues, ensuring that every piece carries the essence of its maker and community.
Each CABES textile is the result of precise craftsmanship, from cotton cultivation to the final weave. Artisans spin, dye, and weave fibers using techniques passed down through generations.
Their signature textile, Faso Danfani, requires nearly 15 days of preparation before weaving begins, with weavers producing around two meters of fabric daily.
Natural dyes, sourced from local plants and minerals, give CABES textiles their distinctive hues, ensuring that every piece carries the essence of its maker and community.
