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Otopa

Ce dessin mythique Vlisco est toujours très apprécié des togolais mais également des Ibos dans leurs couleurs phares, rouge et jaune. Dans le livre 'Les messagers du pagne', l'auteure définit ce dessin comme étant un concert d'étoiles qui brillent et qui vibrent. C'est un signe de fête, de réussite et d'allégresse.
Au Bénin, on l'appelle "Hêfounmè wè hè non soudé" signifiant en français L'oiseau grandit dans son duvet.

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Bonsu

This design is called Bonsu in Ghana.
In Togo this design is called Gillette and Otopa.
In Benin "Hêfounmè wè hè non soudè".

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  • Barbara Amouzou

    This design is also called 'Otopa' in Togo. In the book 'Les messages du pagne', this pattern means concert of stars.They are shining and moving. It's a sign of a celebration, success and joy. The 2nd name of the design, in Benin is "Hêfounmè wè hè non soudè" meanin the bird is growing in his down.

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