A journey through Mauritania, in search of the different shades of blue – the colour defined by the dictionary as ‘similar to that of a cloudless sky’. I
n Mauritania, it can be found in the Atlantic Ocean, which borders the country’s 754-kilometre coastline. It can also be found in the sky above the desert. And, indeed, on buildings and in clothing. The daraa, a traditional garment worn by men, is often dyed blue. The towns and landscapes are therefore dotted with indigo silhouettes.
This feature is a stroll, a glimpse of Mauritania through a pigment – a colour that soothes and illuminates at the same time.
