Tassles are an important part of traditional Fulani reins. They are swung in the air to make the horse go faster. They are also an important part of some of our SAHEL bags. This article explains how the tassles are made. […]
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Making traditional stirrup leathers
Unlike European stirrup leathers, Fulani stirrup leathers are multi-stranded and wound to suit the length of the rider. The Gakou family in the north of Burkina Faso have been making stirrup leathers for centuries. Here is how they do it. […]