Kofar Mata Dye Pits, Kano

A man showcases a finished product. Kofar Mata Dye pit is said to be over 500 yeras old and was established in 1498, The dye pit preserves the traditional method of northern Nigeria's tye and dye craft, the methods used are ancient and unmatched around the world. Kofar Mata Dye Pits is located in the city's center, east of the city's centeral Mosque.