Atelier Autodidacts Anti-Algorithms

Atelier Autodidacts Anti-Algorithms (AAAA) is a cooperation of Artisans in Mali.

When tourist travel came to a standstill in Mali, due to insecure and unsafe travel, the already marginalised artisan communities, lost all income. Supported by the EU and the UN/ITC/EFI, Lidewij Edelkoort, Birgitta de Vos and Sam IJsbrandy joined forces with Haram Sidibe to commit themselves to assist textile artisans in Mali. AAAA was born. Together with the Malian artisans they revived the creative and cultural heritage of the artisans in Mali. An amazing product range of textile totems (wall hangings)  came into being. All handmade with love. A one-of-a-kind product range that combines the traditional skills of weaving, Bogolan dyeing and hand painting, with a contemporary, yet timeless touch.

Meet our Bogolan Textile Totems (wall hangings) and cushions. Created in harmony with the earth. Unique pieces made by hand from Malian organic cotton. Dyed with local herbs and painted with fermented mud.