About
The Kofar Mata dye pits in Kano are among the oldest continuously operated indigo dye pits in Africa, dating to at least the 15th century. Located near the Kofar Mata gate of the old city, these communal pits have been used by generations of Hausa dyers to produce the deep blue cloth that gave Kano its historical name "the city of indigo." The pits remain active today, serving both local artisans and tourists.
Location Details
Latitude:
12.0022
Longitude:
8.5167
Exact (town level)
About This Data
Technology and craft heritage sites represent locations associated with traditional Nigerian manufacturing, textile, and artisanal traditions.
Locations are curated from ethnographic and industrial archaeology research.
Sources
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Kano Chronicle
Historical Record