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About Me

My name is Alassane Diop. I am an artist who dies cloths and sells them. I learned this trade from my mother. From a very young age this trade fascinated me, I was always very moved to watch her put so many colors on a single cloth. I graduated high school though could not continue my education, because my aging parents could not afford it. Since then, I chose a career in dying cloths, which allows me to make a living and take care of my parents. I make and die bed sheets, blankets, table cloths, shirts, and pants. I sell these products to make a living.

My Business

I've been working with cloth-dying (Batik) for over 10 years. This is a traditional manual craft that consists of putting different colors on a white cloth and then tailoring the cloth to make dresses, pants, bed sheets or table cloths. I also teach batik dying classes to people who are interested.

Loan Proposal

With a loan from Zidisha I will increase the volume of my work and earn more. I will enroll with the "guide de routard", a program that brings tourists to local artists and vendors, so my work can be known across the world. I will make my own website, organize exhibitions, create a stand to give my products greater visibility. With the profits from this loan, I will help my parents pay rent and their bills.

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