Description: Black and White batik art from the Korhogo region (Ivory Coast). 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: 4' 11.1" Width: 3' 10.1" Length: 150 cm Width: 117 cm Care instructions: Do not wash.
