batik africa

With much of the continent home to such vibrant art, and rich culture it is sometimes considered one big living museum hidden away in remote towns, villages far past a metropolitan borders. Peppered within this hearty tapestry of creativity is the age old craft- batik. African slave trade considered batik as an utterly unique method of dying fabric and it is decorated utilized for bold, colorful patterns serves a strong expression of African culture.

Batik itself dates back to prehistoric times, possibly as far back in history of human civilization 3500 years ago where the batik using combination is found from the evidence of existence Palestinian mummies wrapped in clothes with this techniques and left over material. The Javanese people in Indonesia wore the art of batik, but it was these same persons who took their love for this type of material to Africa. The Javanese took this delicate craft to Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Kenya in the early 19th century where it gained an immense amount of popularity with people incorporating it into their fashion and art.

African Batik: A Tool for Storytelling

In Africa, batik transcends aesthetics and is seen as a powerful tool for storytelling. The styles are created with different patterns and symbols, each containing a rich historical background. Some brand animals to types of people, and others to styles dominant in African culture such as music, dance or spirituality.

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