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.
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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.
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#Nigeria #Kano #IndigoDyeing
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