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A group of traditional weavers in Bafilo, Togo, West Africa.

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Groupement Artisanal des Tisserands de Bafilo

GATIB is a group of traditional weavers located in Bafilo, Togo, West Africa. The group is composed of 25 full time members; the number can reach up to 50 during school vacations and holidays with students looking to earn extra money to pay school fees. The group was officially recognized by the Togolese government in 1998, after the individuals weavers of Bafilo decided to work together in order to take advantage of economies of scale and increased production power. The group is continuing to grow, which allows them to provide small employment oppurtunities to apprentices and students, as well as promoting the Tem culture.

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