The few researchers that looked at the heritage textiles found next to these patterns also other designs/ weaving styles that they wanted to attribute to other regions. While this is possible, I would argue of the ingenuity of the Tellem weavers to be able to produce a variety of weaving...
From Mali, Burkina Faso to Republic of Congo: Textiles crossing borders.
Mali and Burkina Faso are countries very strong in their cultures. People there are very proud of their cultures and they incorporate traditions in contemporary settings.