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We are preparing to open our premiere U.S. retail store in New Orleans. Our beautiful new space is on the lovely Prytania Street in the city’s Lower Garden District.
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We are one block over from St. Charles Ave, six blocks from the French Quarter, just around the corner from the famous Emeril Delmonico’s restaurant, and right next door to a delicious New Orleans favorite called the Blue Plate Café.
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In a nutshell, we are perfectly sandwiched between the cultural richness of the French Quarter and the old southern charm of the Garden District.
So, the next time that you’re down ‘round N’awlins, grab a few friends, walk, hop on a bike or take the St. Charles streetcar to visit us in our new home. Here we’ll carry our complete line of bedding and dining products, plus a gorgeous new addition to our family - Bolgatanga baskets made by women’s cooperatives in Ghana’s northern region. We can’t wait to see you there! |
BaBa Blankets & Crafts
1330 Prytania St. (at Thalia)
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: 504-599-4520
Fax: 504-599-4521
www.babablanket.com
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BaBa Blankets is collaborating with women’s cooperatives in Ghana’s rural northern region to produce a high-quality, strikingly designed line of traditional Bolgatanga baskets. These incredibly intricate hand-woven |
baskets are made in the same region that is the source point for the majority of Ghana’s “kaya yo” (carrier girls), as well as the focus of our SISTA Scholar Program. By partnering directly with artisans in this region, we are able to invest even more directly in the development of Ghana’s northern communities and use proceeds to help keep northern girls in school. Here, the spirit of BaBa Blankets creates a full-circle that will feed many today while supporting the rural growth of Ghana’s potential for tomorrow.
Our Bolgatanga baskets introduce an exceptional level of quality that truly honors the artistry involved, while also supporting the evolution of the craft. BaBa Blankets’ Bolga Baskets will differ greatly from the cheaper renditions more commonly found and now sold in some larger grocery stores. We are just thrilled to share with you another form of Ghana’s rich fiber traditions, as we see this as a perfect extension of our work as textile artisans.
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Come visit us in our New Orleans store to see our complete array of BaBa Blankets’ Bolga Baskets (and hats)!
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Roots & Soul “Balance” Duvet Cover
(a lovely way to transition into fall & winter)
$319 Full/Queen
$369 King/Cal King
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| The “Balance” design creates a harmonious equilibrium from the unexpected balance in various patterns of threes. It provides a structured and steady form. This earth-toned duvet cover is patchwork quilted using three different African textiles. Reversible with full piece “Red Clay Waves” textile on opposite side. |
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"Pure Spirit" Blanket Spread of Throw
(For purple lovers!)
$175 Blanket Throw
$269 Blanket Spread
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| A Pure Spirit reversible quilt that combines two of our beautiful purple-toned designs in one uplifting blanket spread or throw. |
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| Mid-November 2009 marks the target date for the grand opening of our premiere U.S. retail store in New Orleans. Our beautiful new space is on the lovely Prytania Street in the city’s Lower Garden District. We are one block over from St. Charles Ave, six blocks from the French Quarter, just around the corner from the famous Emeril Delmonico’s restaurant, and right next door to a delicious New Orleans favorite called the Blue Plate Café. In a nutshell, we are perfectly sandwiched between the cultural richness of the French Quarter and the old southern charm of the Garden District. |
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Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, Houston
Oct. 18/19 (10am - 6pm)
Downtown Houston
(our booth is behind
City Hall along Bagby St.)
Houston, TX
http://www.bayoucity
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Philadelphia
International Art Expo
Fri., Nov. 7/8/9 (10am - 10pm)
Liacouras Center
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.october
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World Culture Economic Forum World Bazaar, New Orleans
Oct. 30 (4pm - 6pm)
Oct. 31 (10am - 6pm)
Nov. 1 (10am - 6pm
Morial Convention Center, Hall A
New Orleans, LA
http://www.wcefculture.org |
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