Current Location:
Shelf D3 (OS) -> Box 460Location Notes:
IDC; Open Shelving; Section D; Shelf D3; Box 460Hand-stamped Batik Cloth from Sierra Leone
Artwork
Medium:
Kola Nut Hand-Dyed and Stamped FabricDate:
1973Dimensions:
Artworks - Height: 50" Width: 69"Description:
Gold colored fabric with small starburst or sun shapes throughout.
Historical Context:
Batik dyed cloth refers to a process in which wax or a starchy substance is used to resist dye. These substances can be applied manually or with stamps. By boiling off the wax and redying, fabrics can become multicolored and brighter.