Description: Art work from the Senufo people of Korhogo region, specifically from the Fakaha village. These paintings use natural dyes over sewed cotton stripes. Senufo are well known for their weaving skills and their paintings on fabrics. The artist usually draws animals, persons or geometrical shapes. These artist use indigo and cola dyes. ABOUT AFRICAN BATIK ART The design of batik fabrics requires specific skills taught by a master. Once the artist has mastered the technique, he has able to create stunning fabrics or art pieces. The batik artist can be compared to a classical painter. Batik dyeing technique is a really old one; it finds its origins in the 4th century BCE in Egypt. Later it was spread to West Africa by the Soninke (ethnicity of Senegal). The word “Batik” is from Indonesia. The dyeing technique varies depending on the country where the art piece is created. Dimensions: Length: 3' 8.5" Width: 2' 4.5"" Length: 113 cm Width: 72.5 cm Care instructions: Do not wash.
