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by Phillip Martin
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The weavers at work

KORHOGOxxx We went to the Korhogo market.x It wasn't much but then we found a whole street filled with goodies.x I hadn't bought a souvenir since Man (although I was sorely tempted a few times).x I bartered a mask down to 2,000 CFA's and tried bartering for a batik.x The batik guy later pulled me back to agree to 3,000.x I told him he should have agreed with me when I wanted it.x He was upset and walked away without much good to say.x

We went to a union of artisans with weavings at set prices.x From there the shopkeeper got us a cab to go to his village where the crafts were made.x I yielded for a shirt and unique woven doughnut to carry things on your head.x And much later, I learned you shouldn't wash material bought in Korhogo.x The beautiful shirt I purchased was completely ruined when the colors ran after one washing.