This document summarizes a study on transferring traditional Sirigu symbols from northern Ghana onto batik fabric prints. The study used descriptive and experimental methods to produce batik samples using selected Sirigu symbols. Eight painted and five relief motifs were chosen from traditional Sirigu wall paintings and adapted into batik designs. The results showed that Sirigu symbols can be artistically transferred to fabrics and compete favorably with other symbolic clothing, helping to promote Ghanaian textile culture. The concept could inspire producers and students to increase design innovation.
Chikankari embroidery, chikankari traditional art tourism infopediatourisminfopedia
The document discusses the traditional art of Chikankari embroidery from Lucknow, India. It describes how the craft originated in Persia and developed under the patronage of Mughal rulers in Lucknow. The intricate embroidery process involves printing fabric designs and then meticulously stitching them by hand. Chikankari embroidery is a centuries-old art form that has endured challenges to continue disseminating Indian culture worldwide.
Kantha embroidery originates from West Bengal and is an important symbol of the skills of rural women there. It has evolved from being used for quilts, clothing, and other household items to being incorporated into modern fashion designs. Kantha embroidery is thought to date back to the 1st-2nd century AD and involved reusing old fabrics. Rural women drew inspiration from daily life, depicting scenes of people, animals, and plants. A teacher named Shamlu Dudeja helped revive and promote Kantha embroidery in the 1980s to empower women. There are several different stitches used including those for quilts, ceremonial items, book covers, and more.
Kantha work originated in West Bengal as a form of quilting using patched cloth. It is believed to date back 500 years when Lord Buddha's disciples would patch old rags together for coverings. Traditional kantha motifs drew from both Portuguese influences and scenes from everyday life and epics. More recently, kantha embroidery has been innovated by designers in the fashion industry, such as Sharbari Datta who has featured kantha work in her fashion shows.
This document summarizes a workshop on embroidery development held in Surajkardi, Dwarka, India. It was sponsored by the Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The workshop provided training to local artisans on embroidery techniques like applique and patchwork. Market research was also conducted to understand demand and design new product lines. The training aimed to help artisans modernize their skills and designs to better compete in the market.
This document provides an overview of Ikat textiles produced in different regions of India. It discusses the history and production processes of major Ikat styles including Patola of Gujarat known for its intricate double Ikat designs, Pochampalli Ikat of Andhra Pradesh produced using fly shuttle looms, and Bandha Ikat unique to Odisha which utilizes natural dye techniques and motifs inspired by the Jagannath cult. The document also examines the SWOT analysis of the Ikat industry and provides strategies to strengthen production and markets for these traditional textiles.
CRAFT RESEARCH AND CRAFT BASED PROJECTJigyasa Arya
This document summarizes several traditional crafts from Uttaranchal, India including block printing, zari and embroidery, aipan paintings, and craft-based projects. Block printing from Haldawani uses wooden blocks to print floral motifs onto textiles. Zari and embroidery from Roorkee and Haridwar feature metallic threads and intricate stitching to decorate items. Aipan paintings from Nanital are ritual floor designs drawn during religious ceremonies. The author also discusses some contemporary craft-based product designs inspired by traditional Gushaini crafts to appeal to modern customers.
Gota work is a form of embroidery that originated in Rajasthan, India. It involves applying small pieces of zari ribbon known as "Gota Patti" onto fabrics like silk and satin to create elaborate patterns. Traditionally used in royal garments, Gota embroidery is now commonly used in South Asian wedding attire. The process involves cutting Gota ribbon according to motifs, then attaching it to the base fabric with thread using the chain stitch technique. While traditionally only used on fabrics like georgette and chiffon for royal families, Gota work is now produced on a wider variety of fabrics and incorporated into various men's and women's clothing items and accessories beyond its historical restrictions.
Chikankari embroidery, chikankari traditional art tourism infopediatourisminfopedia
The document discusses the traditional art of Chikankari embroidery from Lucknow, India. It describes how the craft originated in Persia and developed under the patronage of Mughal rulers in Lucknow. The intricate embroidery process involves printing fabric designs and then meticulously stitching them by hand. Chikankari embroidery is a centuries-old art form that has endured challenges to continue disseminating Indian culture worldwide.
Kantha embroidery originates from West Bengal and is an important symbol of the skills of rural women there. It has evolved from being used for quilts, clothing, and other household items to being incorporated into modern fashion designs. Kantha embroidery is thought to date back to the 1st-2nd century AD and involved reusing old fabrics. Rural women drew inspiration from daily life, depicting scenes of people, animals, and plants. A teacher named Shamlu Dudeja helped revive and promote Kantha embroidery in the 1980s to empower women. There are several different stitches used including those for quilts, ceremonial items, book covers, and more.
Kantha work originated in West Bengal as a form of quilting using patched cloth. It is believed to date back 500 years when Lord Buddha's disciples would patch old rags together for coverings. Traditional kantha motifs drew from both Portuguese influences and scenes from everyday life and epics. More recently, kantha embroidery has been innovated by designers in the fashion industry, such as Sharbari Datta who has featured kantha work in her fashion shows.
This document summarizes a workshop on embroidery development held in Surajkardi, Dwarka, India. It was sponsored by the Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The workshop provided training to local artisans on embroidery techniques like applique and patchwork. Market research was also conducted to understand demand and design new product lines. The training aimed to help artisans modernize their skills and designs to better compete in the market.
This document provides an overview of Ikat textiles produced in different regions of India. It discusses the history and production processes of major Ikat styles including Patola of Gujarat known for its intricate double Ikat designs, Pochampalli Ikat of Andhra Pradesh produced using fly shuttle looms, and Bandha Ikat unique to Odisha which utilizes natural dye techniques and motifs inspired by the Jagannath cult. The document also examines the SWOT analysis of the Ikat industry and provides strategies to strengthen production and markets for these traditional textiles.
CRAFT RESEARCH AND CRAFT BASED PROJECTJigyasa Arya
This document summarizes several traditional crafts from Uttaranchal, India including block printing, zari and embroidery, aipan paintings, and craft-based projects. Block printing from Haldawani uses wooden blocks to print floral motifs onto textiles. Zari and embroidery from Roorkee and Haridwar feature metallic threads and intricate stitching to decorate items. Aipan paintings from Nanital are ritual floor designs drawn during religious ceremonies. The author also discusses some contemporary craft-based product designs inspired by traditional Gushaini crafts to appeal to modern customers.
Gota work is a form of embroidery that originated in Rajasthan, India. It involves applying small pieces of zari ribbon known as "Gota Patti" onto fabrics like silk and satin to create elaborate patterns. Traditionally used in royal garments, Gota embroidery is now commonly used in South Asian wedding attire. The process involves cutting Gota ribbon according to motifs, then attaching it to the base fabric with thread using the chain stitch technique. While traditionally only used on fabrics like georgette and chiffon for royal families, Gota work is now produced on a wider variety of fabrics and incorporated into various men's and women's clothing items and accessories beyond its historical restrictions.
This document provides information on various types of traditional embroidery from India, including Kantha from Bengal, Gujarat embroidery, Kutch embroidery, Ahir bharat, Kanbi bharat, Mochi bharat, Rabari work, and Kasuti from Karnataka. It describes the materials, stitches, motifs, and articles associated with each type of embroidery. Key details include that Kantha is a running stitch embroidery often done by rural women in Bengal on cloth, and that Gujarat embroidery features rich designs introduced by wandering cattle herders.
This document provides summaries of various traditional crafts and art forms from different regions of India, including Phulkari and Bagh embroidery from Punjab, Chambal Rumal embroidery from Himachal Pradesh, Warli paintings from Maharashtra, Madhubani paintings from Bihar, Lac ware from Rajasthan, Kundan Jadau jewelry technique from Rajasthan and Gujarat, Tangka paintings from Tibet, Kashidakari embroidery from Kashmir, Blue Pottery from Rajasthan, Gota Patti metal embroidery from Rajasthan, Pattu weaving from Rajasthan, Phad painting scrolls from Rajasthan, Block printing techniques from Bagru and Sanganer near Ja
This document provides information on various traditional textiles from different regions of India, including Sindhi embroidery from Gujarat, Kashmiri shawls, Phulkari embroidery from Punjab, Kalamkari printing from Andhra Pradesh, Mudhubani painting from Bihar, Bandhani tie-dye from Rajasthan and Gujarat, Chikankari embroidery from Uttar Pradesh, Kasuti embroidery from Karnataka, Kantha quilting from Bengal, and Baluchari, Jamdani, Ikat, Patola and Pochampally woven textiles. For each style, the document outlines the base fabrics, threads, stitches, motifs and products typically featuring each textile
Applique is a technique where pieces of fabric are sewn on to a base fabric to create patterns or images. Pipli, India is well known for its intricate applique work, traditionally used to decorate canopies, quilts, and chariot covers. Modern applique artisans in Pipli and other parts of Orissa and India experiment with new fabrics, colors, and applique techniques to produce a variety of decorative home goods and clothing that have growing popularity as tourist souvenirs and inspirations for designers.
Bandha is a unique type of Ikat textile originating from Odisha, India. It involves intricate tying and dyeing of warp and weft threads before weaving to create elaborate patterns. Key features include curvilinear motifs created through supplementary warp and weft weaves. The craft is practiced by several communities across Odisha, with Sambalpur known for double Ikat and Sonepur known for gold-embroidered textiles. Some distinctive varieties include Bomkai saris featuring joined pallu threads, Gitagobind pheta calligraphy textiles, and pictorial saris depicting local architecture and landscapes.
This document provides an overview of Gujarat's culture, including its festivals, cuisine, crafts, textiles, costumes, and jewelry. Some key points:
- Gujarat is known for folk dances like garba and raas that are performed during Navratri festivals. Traditional Gujarati food is primarily vegetarian and healthy.
- The state has rich textile traditions like Patola silk sarees, Bandhani tie-dye, embroidery styles like Banni and Kutchi that use mirrors and threadwork.
- Traditional Gujarati costumes vary by region and community but include items like chaniya cholis for women and kediyus for men. Bridal wear
Banaras brocade weaving is an ancient Indian textile art involving warp and weft threads on a loom. There are two types of brocades - those made of pure silk or silk/cotton blends, and zari brocades containing gold and silver threads. Banaras emerged as a center for brocade weaving during the Mughal period. Traditional motifs included flowers, fruits, animals and birds. The intricate designs were created through the naksha (design) process before weaving on pit looms. Brocade weaving remains an important craft, though now also produced on mechanical looms.
This ppt will be helpful for gaining the basic knowledge of Indian traditional textile from various states and regions. I will definitely try to add more slides in it.
Ajrak is a traditional block printing technique used in parts of India and Pakistan to print intricate patterns on fabric. The process is labor intensive and involves multiple steps of soaking, drying, resist application and dyeing to create the designs. Ballotra in India is well-known for its high quality Ajrak printing due to the availability of good water needed. The designs are printed on both sides of the fabric simultaneously using natural dyes in a process called double-sided block printing. Ajrak printing is considered an important part of Sindhi culture and the traditional craft is facing threats due to modernization.
Kashmiri embroidery is a beautiful style known for its floral designs. It uses various stitches like the Kashmiri stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, and herringbone stitch. One intricate stitch is Roumanian Couching, which involves bringing the threaded needle up from the back to make a small straight stitch across the outline, then bringing it up in the center on top to insert it under the straight stitch and come back up near the starting point. Kashmiri embroidery features motifs like flowers, leaves, birds, and traditional designs like the samovar. It is primarily done on fabrics like canvas and pashmina and is used for clothing as well as home furnishings.
- Maheshwari sarees originated in the 18th century in the town of Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh and were commissioned by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar for the royal family and guests.
- They are traditionally made of cotton or silk with zari borders and designs inspired by patterns on the Maheshwar fort. Natural dyes were originally used.
- Today the sarees are produced using both natural and chemical dyes and sold nationally and internationally, helping to preserve the weaving tradition in Maheshwar. Proper care involves dry cleaning.
usefull for all home science students and for all competitive exams like NET/JRF for other knowledge visit our you tube channel anita singh clothing and textile classes
The document provides information about various types of traditional Indian sarees including Chanderi, Maheshwari, Vichitrapuri, Banaras brocade, and Gujarati brocade sarees. It describes the origins, unique features, materials, designs, motifs, production processes, and contemporary uses of each saree type. Key details covered include the use of silver/gold threads, specific motifs like coins or flowers, traditional looms and tools, and how the sarees have evolved while maintaining their distinguishing characteristics. The document serves as an informative guide to some of the most well-known regional saree varieties in India.
The Chamba Rumal is a form of embroidery that originated in the Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh. [1] It involved outlining designs in charcoal which women would then embroider using untwisted silk thread in the double satin stitch. [2] Common motifs included religious scenes, characters from epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and animals. [3] The craft has declined but efforts are being made to revive traditional techniques and promote the unique embroidery.
Pratigya Bhatnagar,B.Sc.-Fashion Technology+2 years Diploma dezyneecole
Pratigya Bhatnagar submitted a project to Dezyne E'cole College proposing a saree design for Air India air hostesses. The project analyzed traditional Indian motifs and architectural motifs to select designs. It explored methods for simplifying, repeating, and laying out motifs on the saree and accompanying blouse and skirt. The final proposed saree design incorporated traditional welcoming colors and was well-pleated for the professional needs of air hostesses. References included traditional Indian textiles books and online sources for fabric information and images.
Kinkhwab sarees are heavy, multilayered silk brocade fabrics produced in Varanasi, India. They have elaborate patterns woven with silk, gold, and silver threads using traditional jacquard looms. The production process involves twisting and processing silk yarn, removing the gum, dyeing, and meticulously weaving intricate designs using badla zari. Kinkhwab sarees are known for their luxury and use of over 50% precious metal threads, making them works of art worn on special occasions.
Crewel embroidery originated in Kashmir and is one of the most renowned embroidery styles from the region. It is characterized by chain stitch designs in vibrant colors depicting local flora and fauna. Common motifs include flowers, leaves, birds and landscapes inspired by Kashmir's natural beauty. The document provides details on the history and development of crewel embroidery in Kashmir, as well as descriptions of various crewel embroidery techniques, materials, tools, and applications on products like rugs, clothing and home decor.
Banarasi sarees are made in Varanasi. The saris are among the finest saris in Indiaand are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery. The Banarasi sarees are made up of woven silk and are decorated with intricate design, and, because of these engravings, are relatively heavy. From 19 century onwards Banarasi sarees are available.In Banarasi sarees weavers will use pure silk. These Banarasi sarees has great demand in foreign countries. Banarasi sarees are unique fabric of traditional excellence. Benarasi Sarees found a special mention in the Buddhist scriptures as well as in the great Indian religious epic ‘Mahabharata’.
Social protection and the demand for private insurance in ghanaAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study on social protection and demand for private insurance in Ghana. The study examined the types of life insurance products offered by private insurers in Ghana and how well they meet customers' social security needs. It assessed customers' awareness and satisfaction with insurance products and the factors considered in product development. The main findings were that customers had some knowledge of products but could be more aware, and were satisfied with some insurer services. Insurers primarily considered customer attributes like age, risk level, health, and income when developing products. Customers saw positive impacts of insurance for death and retirement but not for working life.
Suborbits and suborbital graphs of the symmetric group acting on ordered r ...Alexander Decker
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This document discusses suborbits and suborbital graphs of the symmetric group Sn acting on the set X of all ordered r-element subsets from a set X of size n. Some key points:
- Suborbits are orbits of the stabilizer Gx of a point x under the group action. Suborbital graphs are constructed from suborbits.
- Theorems characterize when a suborbit is self-paired or when two suborbits are paired in terms of properties of the permutations that define the suborbits.
- Formulas are derived for the number of self-paired suborbits in terms of the cycle structure of group elements and character values.
This document provides information on various types of traditional embroidery from India, including Kantha from Bengal, Gujarat embroidery, Kutch embroidery, Ahir bharat, Kanbi bharat, Mochi bharat, Rabari work, and Kasuti from Karnataka. It describes the materials, stitches, motifs, and articles associated with each type of embroidery. Key details include that Kantha is a running stitch embroidery often done by rural women in Bengal on cloth, and that Gujarat embroidery features rich designs introduced by wandering cattle herders.
This document provides summaries of various traditional crafts and art forms from different regions of India, including Phulkari and Bagh embroidery from Punjab, Chambal Rumal embroidery from Himachal Pradesh, Warli paintings from Maharashtra, Madhubani paintings from Bihar, Lac ware from Rajasthan, Kundan Jadau jewelry technique from Rajasthan and Gujarat, Tangka paintings from Tibet, Kashidakari embroidery from Kashmir, Blue Pottery from Rajasthan, Gota Patti metal embroidery from Rajasthan, Pattu weaving from Rajasthan, Phad painting scrolls from Rajasthan, Block printing techniques from Bagru and Sanganer near Ja
This document provides information on various traditional textiles from different regions of India, including Sindhi embroidery from Gujarat, Kashmiri shawls, Phulkari embroidery from Punjab, Kalamkari printing from Andhra Pradesh, Mudhubani painting from Bihar, Bandhani tie-dye from Rajasthan and Gujarat, Chikankari embroidery from Uttar Pradesh, Kasuti embroidery from Karnataka, Kantha quilting from Bengal, and Baluchari, Jamdani, Ikat, Patola and Pochampally woven textiles. For each style, the document outlines the base fabrics, threads, stitches, motifs and products typically featuring each textile
Applique is a technique where pieces of fabric are sewn on to a base fabric to create patterns or images. Pipli, India is well known for its intricate applique work, traditionally used to decorate canopies, quilts, and chariot covers. Modern applique artisans in Pipli and other parts of Orissa and India experiment with new fabrics, colors, and applique techniques to produce a variety of decorative home goods and clothing that have growing popularity as tourist souvenirs and inspirations for designers.
Bandha is a unique type of Ikat textile originating from Odisha, India. It involves intricate tying and dyeing of warp and weft threads before weaving to create elaborate patterns. Key features include curvilinear motifs created through supplementary warp and weft weaves. The craft is practiced by several communities across Odisha, with Sambalpur known for double Ikat and Sonepur known for gold-embroidered textiles. Some distinctive varieties include Bomkai saris featuring joined pallu threads, Gitagobind pheta calligraphy textiles, and pictorial saris depicting local architecture and landscapes.
This document provides an overview of Gujarat's culture, including its festivals, cuisine, crafts, textiles, costumes, and jewelry. Some key points:
- Gujarat is known for folk dances like garba and raas that are performed during Navratri festivals. Traditional Gujarati food is primarily vegetarian and healthy.
- The state has rich textile traditions like Patola silk sarees, Bandhani tie-dye, embroidery styles like Banni and Kutchi that use mirrors and threadwork.
- Traditional Gujarati costumes vary by region and community but include items like chaniya cholis for women and kediyus for men. Bridal wear
Banaras brocade weaving is an ancient Indian textile art involving warp and weft threads on a loom. There are two types of brocades - those made of pure silk or silk/cotton blends, and zari brocades containing gold and silver threads. Banaras emerged as a center for brocade weaving during the Mughal period. Traditional motifs included flowers, fruits, animals and birds. The intricate designs were created through the naksha (design) process before weaving on pit looms. Brocade weaving remains an important craft, though now also produced on mechanical looms.
This ppt will be helpful for gaining the basic knowledge of Indian traditional textile from various states and regions. I will definitely try to add more slides in it.
Ajrak is a traditional block printing technique used in parts of India and Pakistan to print intricate patterns on fabric. The process is labor intensive and involves multiple steps of soaking, drying, resist application and dyeing to create the designs. Ballotra in India is well-known for its high quality Ajrak printing due to the availability of good water needed. The designs are printed on both sides of the fabric simultaneously using natural dyes in a process called double-sided block printing. Ajrak printing is considered an important part of Sindhi culture and the traditional craft is facing threats due to modernization.
Kashmiri embroidery is a beautiful style known for its floral designs. It uses various stitches like the Kashmiri stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, and herringbone stitch. One intricate stitch is Roumanian Couching, which involves bringing the threaded needle up from the back to make a small straight stitch across the outline, then bringing it up in the center on top to insert it under the straight stitch and come back up near the starting point. Kashmiri embroidery features motifs like flowers, leaves, birds, and traditional designs like the samovar. It is primarily done on fabrics like canvas and pashmina and is used for clothing as well as home furnishings.
- Maheshwari sarees originated in the 18th century in the town of Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh and were commissioned by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar for the royal family and guests.
- They are traditionally made of cotton or silk with zari borders and designs inspired by patterns on the Maheshwar fort. Natural dyes were originally used.
- Today the sarees are produced using both natural and chemical dyes and sold nationally and internationally, helping to preserve the weaving tradition in Maheshwar. Proper care involves dry cleaning.
usefull for all home science students and for all competitive exams like NET/JRF for other knowledge visit our you tube channel anita singh clothing and textile classes
The document provides information about various types of traditional Indian sarees including Chanderi, Maheshwari, Vichitrapuri, Banaras brocade, and Gujarati brocade sarees. It describes the origins, unique features, materials, designs, motifs, production processes, and contemporary uses of each saree type. Key details covered include the use of silver/gold threads, specific motifs like coins or flowers, traditional looms and tools, and how the sarees have evolved while maintaining their distinguishing characteristics. The document serves as an informative guide to some of the most well-known regional saree varieties in India.
The Chamba Rumal is a form of embroidery that originated in the Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh. [1] It involved outlining designs in charcoal which women would then embroider using untwisted silk thread in the double satin stitch. [2] Common motifs included religious scenes, characters from epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and animals. [3] The craft has declined but efforts are being made to revive traditional techniques and promote the unique embroidery.
Pratigya Bhatnagar,B.Sc.-Fashion Technology+2 years Diploma dezyneecole
Pratigya Bhatnagar submitted a project to Dezyne E'cole College proposing a saree design for Air India air hostesses. The project analyzed traditional Indian motifs and architectural motifs to select designs. It explored methods for simplifying, repeating, and laying out motifs on the saree and accompanying blouse and skirt. The final proposed saree design incorporated traditional welcoming colors and was well-pleated for the professional needs of air hostesses. References included traditional Indian textiles books and online sources for fabric information and images.
Kinkhwab sarees are heavy, multilayered silk brocade fabrics produced in Varanasi, India. They have elaborate patterns woven with silk, gold, and silver threads using traditional jacquard looms. The production process involves twisting and processing silk yarn, removing the gum, dyeing, and meticulously weaving intricate designs using badla zari. Kinkhwab sarees are known for their luxury and use of over 50% precious metal threads, making them works of art worn on special occasions.
Crewel embroidery originated in Kashmir and is one of the most renowned embroidery styles from the region. It is characterized by chain stitch designs in vibrant colors depicting local flora and fauna. Common motifs include flowers, leaves, birds and landscapes inspired by Kashmir's natural beauty. The document provides details on the history and development of crewel embroidery in Kashmir, as well as descriptions of various crewel embroidery techniques, materials, tools, and applications on products like rugs, clothing and home decor.
Banarasi sarees are made in Varanasi. The saris are among the finest saris in Indiaand are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery. The Banarasi sarees are made up of woven silk and are decorated with intricate design, and, because of these engravings, are relatively heavy. From 19 century onwards Banarasi sarees are available.In Banarasi sarees weavers will use pure silk. These Banarasi sarees has great demand in foreign countries. Banarasi sarees are unique fabric of traditional excellence. Benarasi Sarees found a special mention in the Buddhist scriptures as well as in the great Indian religious epic ‘Mahabharata’.
Social protection and the demand for private insurance in ghanaAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study on social protection and demand for private insurance in Ghana. The study examined the types of life insurance products offered by private insurers in Ghana and how well they meet customers' social security needs. It assessed customers' awareness and satisfaction with insurance products and the factors considered in product development. The main findings were that customers had some knowledge of products but could be more aware, and were satisfied with some insurer services. Insurers primarily considered customer attributes like age, risk level, health, and income when developing products. Customers saw positive impacts of insurance for death and retirement but not for working life.
Suborbits and suborbital graphs of the symmetric group acting on ordered r ...Alexander Decker
]
This document discusses suborbits and suborbital graphs of the symmetric group Sn acting on the set X of all ordered r-element subsets from a set X of size n. Some key points:
- Suborbits are orbits of the stabilizer Gx of a point x under the group action. Suborbital graphs are constructed from suborbits.
- Theorems characterize when a suborbit is self-paired or when two suborbits are paired in terms of properties of the permutations that define the suborbits.
- Formulas are derived for the number of self-paired suborbits in terms of the cycle structure of group elements and character values.
Synthesis and identification of nickel (ll) , cobalt (ll) and copper (ll) com...Alexander Decker
1. Nickel(II), cobalt(II), and copper(II) complexes were synthesized using sodium-1-amino-9,10-dioxo-4-phenylamin anthracene-2-sulphonate (acid blue 25) as a ligand.
2. The complexes were characterized using techniques like elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and UV-VIS spectroscopy. Their physical properties like electrical conductivity and magnetic properties were also determined.
3. Nickel(II) complex was found to be diamagnetic while cobalt(II) and copper(II) complexes were paramagnetic. Cobalt complex did not conduct electricity while the ligand, nickel(II) complex, and copper(
análisis sobre Filter Bubble, a través de lo dicho por el creador de Facebook Mark Zuckerberg:
“una ardilla muriendo al frente de tu casa puede ser mucho más relevante para tus intereses que una persona muriendo en África. Explique con sus palabras como esta frase se relaciona problemática planteado por el libro de Filter Bubble, y cuáles solo los potenciales efectos que ésta podría acarrear a su vida personal y a la sociedad”
Este documento presenta un resumen de un curso básico de informática para empresas. Explica los componentes principales de una computadora como el monitor, la torre, el teclado y el mouse. También describe cómo encender un computador, el escritorio de Windows, y cómo usar correctamente el teclado y el mouse.
Significance of public priorities from telecommunication to cellular communic...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the shift in public priorities from telecommunication to cellular communication in Pakistan. It finds that cellular communication has grown rapidly due to its affordability and accessibility compared to telecommunication. Cellular networks provide more mobility and opportunities for information sharing. The document analyzes subscription data for Pakistan's major cellular networks from October 2012 to March 2013, finding subscription rates increased and remained high, between 67-70% of the population. It then evaluates features of the top cellular networks in Pakistan.
Abnormalities of hormones and inflammatory cytokines in women affected with p...Alexander Decker
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have elevated levels of hormones like luteinizing hormone and testosterone, as well as higher levels of insulin and insulin resistance compared to healthy women. They also have increased levels of inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and leptin. This study found these abnormalities in the hormones and inflammatory cytokines of women with PCOS ages 23-40, indicating that hormone imbalances associated with insulin resistance and elevated inflammatory markers may worsen infertility in women with PCOS.
Enhancing the value of indigenous pottery products with surface decoration me...Alexander Decker
The document describes a study that explored enhancing the value of indigenous Ghanaian pottery through surface decoration methods and the use of macramé. Materials like leather, wood, beads and macramé cords were integrated onto biscuit fired pottery wares. The results showed that the added materials enhanced the aesthetic qualities and value of the pottery pieces. Specifically, an indigenous water cooler pot was transformed into a flower vase through the application of macramé weaving, dyed leather, beads and wood. The mixing of traditional and non-conventional materials provided new opportunities for potters to creatively finish and market their wares. The research demonstrated that integrating pottery with other materials can improve its economic potential.
A phase lifter on traditional symbols in the ghanaian textile industryAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study on modifying traditional Adinkra symbols used in Ghanaian textiles. The researcher chose the Adinkrahene symbol and created a new design called "Adinkraheneba" using techniques like laser cutting, embroidery, screen printing, and embellishment. Various stages of developing the design are described in detail. The study aims to make traditional symbols more contemporary while maintaining cultural connections. In conclusion, adapting basic symbols can expand their uses and increase popularity with consumers if done with simple technology.
Students at a high school in California studied symbols from indigenous Australian art to represent environmental practices and cultural identity. They designed symbols for two cloaks - a possum skin cloak in the Aboriginal style and a rabbit skin cloak honoring local Ohlone tribes. The symbols conveyed sustainable practices like using solar power, recycling, and conserving water. The cloaks showed the students' commitment to protecting the environment and honored traditions of indigenous peoples.
This document summarizes a research paper about simulating traditional Gota embroidery designs of Rajasthan using CorelDraw software. The paper documents common Gota embroidery motifs like flowers, leaves, and animals. It then discusses how the traditional manual design process is tedious and time-consuming. The researchers explored traditional Gota motifs, and used CorelDraw to digitize and stylize the motifs into innovative contemporary designs. They created 9 new digital designs by manipulating motif shapes and layouts. The paper concludes that digitizing traditional embroidery helps preserve cultural heritage while allowing for new design variations.
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Sirigu symbols a metaphoric element for batik prints
1. Arts and Design Studies
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Sirigu Symbols: A Metaphoric Element for Batik Prints
Abraham Ekow Asmah* Vincentia Okpattah
Department of Integrated Rural Art and Industry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
(KNUST), Kumasi-Ghana
* E-mail of the corresponding author: ekowasmah@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract
Textile design and elements of design exist within a context—philosophical, cultural, location and gender
specific—from which it emerges and without which it does not exist. Textile designers and art philosophers
cannot escape the influence of past metaphors and culture any more than they can remain untouched by current
trends in technology, and design. This paper seeks to establish the fact that Sirigu symbols (a thriving cultural
symbolism of Northern Ghana seen as a mural wall painting) can be artistically transferred onto fabrics as batik
motifs capable of meeting the contemporary concepts of textile design print. The study employed both the
descriptive and experimental methods to produce samples of batik design prints for the Ghanaian market. It
explored the use of mercerized cotton and vat dyes to produce fashionable clothing. The result of the study
indicates that Sirigu symbols can be transferred onto fabrics to bring aesthetic variations and metaphoric
significance that can compete favourable with other symbolic clothing. The concept could be explored further to
inspire and educate producers as well as students to increase innovation. Discussions were based on academic,
historical, cultural, philosophical and artistic contexts. The piece captured the communicative dynamics inherent
in symbolic fabric design print and showed inventiveness, diversity, contrast, harmony, multiplicity and stability.
The research proved that such traditional symbols still have enormous import for contemporary textile design
concepts to promote the culture of Ghanaian textile products.
Keywords: culture, metaphor, aesthetic symbolism, Sirigu Symbols, Sirigu mural paintings.
1.Introduction
Textile design and culture and philosophies of art and symbolism are inseparably and organically linked
together. Furthermore, they are not static or eternally patterned but one that is dynamic, fluid, constantly
changing historically over time. Ghanaian textiles have its history and its own aesthetic concept as well as
powerful emotional content. Such traits reflects the Ghanaian philosophy and artistry, that helps define the
concepts of its people, their culture, social relationships, beliefs and understanding of human existence. In other
words, Ghanaian designers enter into a mutual, impulsive relationship with their symbols whether traditional or
contemporary, to gain a more insightful understanding both of themselves and of their conception of art (Asmah
2013). Such design product has an intrinsic artistic quality in its symbolic usage of motifs, and colours. Sirigu
symbols which fit into this class are a thriving rich cultural symbolism specific to the Sirigu people of Northern
Ghana. Research suggests that little attention is given to these symbols. Of late, local textiles in the country have
been experiencing a glut and unappealing adaptation of Adinkra and Kente symbolism. This otherwise
anonymous rich cultural heritage deserves to be used and hoisted in the Ghanaian textile industry. Such actions
can set a cultural stage to expose the resourcefulness and originality of these motifs in Sirigu. Admittedly this
rich cultural legacy will certainly add to the records of Ghanaian history.
1.1 Background
A rural community situated in the Kassena Nankana West District, in the Upper East Region of Ghana is Sirigu.
With Paga as its Administrative centre, Sirigu is reputed for its remarkable long-established mural decorations,
Architecture and pottery. These artistic traditional mural decorations give cultural identity to the people of
Sirigu. The community is classified among the Guinea savanna consisting of natural flora limited to widely
spaced trees, shrubs, and grasses. Domestic animals reared include small herds of cattle, goats, chickens and
guinea fowls. Subsistence farming is their main livelihood cultivating mainly groundnuts, sorghum, and millet.
1.1.2 Batik motifs
Producing batik designs are a process of beautifying the surface or the appearance of a fabric but batik designs
are much more than beautification or ornamentation. According to Wong (1972) a design on any substrate is a
process of purposeful visual creation. Unlike painting and sculpture, which are the realization of artist’s personal
visions and dreams, batik designs convey predetermined messages to the public. The motifs commonly used in
Ghana though symbolic is usually abstract (Adinkra symbols), figurative (derived from nature), and stylised
(derived from abstract or naturalistic objects). Whatever be the case, the batik product designed has to meet
consumers’ requirements expressing the philosophical essence of the product. The idea therefore is to practically
tackle or solve an individual or a community problem. To achieve this, the designer must understand the visual
language of design (which consist of rules or concept that govern the organisation of ideas into forms) as well as
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the principles of design combined into visual forms to serve the aesthetic and functional purposes of the print
thus produced (Asmah 2004). It is for this purpose that the researchers deem fit to use this relegated symbol of
the Sirigu people for the fashionable batik product as a way of projecting and promoting these rich philosophical
elements.
1.1.3 Sirigu symbols
Like any other motifs used in batik prints, Sirigu symbols are either in stylized animal forms or symbolic
geometric forms. According to Cowhey (1996), the predominant traditional Sirigu decorations are in two
categories namely the two-dimensional patterns and the reliefs, or raised designs normally created on the surface
area of their walls. The symbols are abstract, symbolizing the idolized elements and beliefs of the people
generally taken from their environment and social lives of the people. The mode of presentation are in three
different styles either in old traditional style (where old traditional colours black, white and red are used with
exclusive traditional geographic symbols and totemic figures such as the cow, python and crocodile), new
traditional style (where natural colours are added and more variation of traditional figures introduced) and the
freestyle (where more colours and a wide variety of motifs of historical origin of the village are used). For the
purpose of this paper, some selected motifs were adapted for the fashionable batik dresses.
2. Materials and Methods
Materials used for the project were as follows; mercerized cotton, vat dye, tracing paper, water, mild detergent,
heat source (coal pots), metal bucket, aluminium pots, plastic cups and spoons, big bowls as dye-baths, rubber
gloves, thumb-tacks, small plastic palette bowl for measuring dyes, wax, sodium hydrosulphite, sodium
hydroxide, aprons and wooden ladle. Tools and equipment employed in the project included, a pair of scissors,
pens and pencils, cello-tape, a ruler, tjanting, masking tape, working table, pressing iron, working shed, camera,
computer, water reservoir and embroidery machine.
The investigate process riveted a review of Ghanaian metaphors related to the designing of batiks to provide a
global overview of the project as well as identify the appropriate method to be adopted. Structured observation
was used to evaluate the selected terms of their colour, quality, material and design. Best (1981) indicate that
this exercise provided the basis for assessing the value and result of the project. To ascertain their effectiveness
for both functional and aesthetic purposes, motifs and design arrangements were experimented with pieces of
mercerized cotton.
3. Designing
The study seeks to establish the fact that the concept of traditional batik design arrangements and that of Sirigu
symbols combine well artistically. The designing process addressed the concept of traditional symbolism and
contemporary design concepts from the perspective of African aesthetics. Colour combinations and motif
arrangements were considered during the designing process. Sketches were made for the selected Sirigu motifs
with its envisaged end products (see figures 1&2).
3.1 Selected Motifs
Metaphoric symbols identified were made up of eight painted and five traditional motifs moulded in bas relief or
incised on the walls. These motifs are richly impregnated with myths, ethics, proverbs, virtues, and reprimanding
messages. The geometric motifs used are the cow referred to as the “naafo”, Kunyana’s cows known as the
“Akun nyanani”, the snake buselaa" or the python waafoo”. Other geometric motifs considered were the
"yagimbasa wanzagsi" (a smaller, rounded pieces of calabash), the “zaalin daa” the male essence, the zaalin nyanga the female essence, the Saaba meaning “leather talisman or amulet”, and the Ligipelga meaning
“cowry”. The figurative motifs are the niila motif described as the domesticated chicken or the guinea fowl and
the fish referred to as “ziifo”. The figurative motifs depict stylized human beings and animals, the geometric
designs comprise crescents, rhombuses, triangles, and hatchings, vertical and horizontal lines. There were other
figurative motifs like the cow, the “Banga” meaning the lizard, and the crocodile called "Eegba" that were not
selected due to purely aesthetic reasons. The other geometric motifs also not used were the waagne or Amizia
Zuyaka referred to as an upturned calabash, the “Taana golma” or “sorgbelima” motifs that stand for the
footpaths that linked the various homesteads in the Sirigu community and the “Agurinuuse” meaning “linked
hands”. Below are the selected Sirigu traditional mural paintings and relief motifs adapted and developed for the
project with their symbolic interpretations.
3.1.2 The cow "naafo” or “Akun Nyanani”
The Naafo, (stylized) which literally means “cow” in the Nankam language epitomizes the importance of cows in
the Sirigu culture, and represent the aesthetic and social-cultural significance of a family. It is normally used as a
symbol of reverence, wealth and a form of dowry. They are horizontally registered on the main trunk or the
upper periphery of the walls of their buildings. The import of cows in the Sirigu culture as the treasures or the
soul of a family is strongly connected to their use for tilling farmlands and to their ability to be used as collateral
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or sold for money during hard times. They serve as a security and a “vital gist’s” which ensure the continuation
and prosperity of the family and the community (Warnier 2007). The motif is sometimes known as Akun nyanani
explained to mean “Kunyana’s cows” (fig. 1). The motif represents a symbol of wisdom and riches and is used
).
as a tribute to the cattle owner known as Kunyana. Legend has it that the cows of Kunyana always behave in an
orderly manner; they did not stray off when grazing, but followed each other in a single file. Sketches are
provided below.
b
a
Fig, 1: (a) Abstract geometrical representation of the cow: & (b) A Photoshop drawing of the cow
3.1.3 The python "waafo”
The python “waafoo” a mythological and totemic figure, believed to protect families who pay homage to it is
usually made in relief on the trunk of buildings. This relief work, in straight or undulating ridges is constructed
either entirely or partially around a building. Pythons are believed to nurse crying babies whose mothers have
thons
left them at home, by putting the tip of their tails in the mouths of the babies to suckle in order to stop them from
crying. This sacred totemic creature reveals themselves to those who were believed to be pure in heart. Snakes
believed
are symbolic of health and healing. That sense of renewal comes from the snake that sheds off the old (skin) and
emerges shiny, bright and new after each shedding. They are often seen in Sirigu mural art to convey
guardianship over families.
a
b
Fig. 2: (a) Abstracted representation of “
“waafoo”: & (b) A Photoshop drawing of “waafoo”:
waafoo”:
3.1.4 The guinea fowl “niila”
The guinea fowl or the chicken referred to as “
“niila” (fig. 3), is a symbol of hospitality that depicts the
”
importance of birds in the Sirigu culture Asante & Opoku-Asare (2011). The term niila describes domesticated
birds bred for their flesh or eggs and forms part of the item used for a traditional marria rite. The birds and
marriage
their eggs are also used for sacrifices and offerings. Guinea fowls are notorious for protecting their younglings
and can be vicious if they feel threatened. The guinea fowl is a beautiful example of how it takes a village to
raise the bar on social responsibility within youth and community. Guinea fowls are considered sacred symbols
he
in Sirigu community, and are permitted to run free in the community. The niila motif is normally used above
,
entrance ways.
a
b
Fig. 3 (a): Abstracted representation of “Niila”: & (b) A Photoshop drawing of“Niila”
3.1.5 The Fish, “ziifo”
There is also the symbolic fish, “ziifo” (fig. 4), normally caught in rivers. Fish is commonly cooked, smoked or
ziifo”
dried before use in Sirigu. To them the fish is a feminine symbol of fertility and creativity. Contextually, the fish
makes an appearance in certain seasons and brings happiness and fulfilment to humanity. Through observation
they have come to believe that fishes often display enormous attributes of adaptability and determination and
therefore regarded as a totem, adopted these characteristics for themselves. We are most often tempted to
ignore their significance, therapeutic and energetic experiences they give to us and this easy availa
availability causes
us to take nature and her symbols for granted. This is not so with the people of Sirigu who are intimately
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connected to its source, value and her ways.
The philosophy of some motifs has a specific significance that is sometimes universal t
throughout the whole
community and other times vary from house to house.
3.2 Geometric Motifs
Their geometric motifs consist primarily of chevron that is, V or inverted V shaped cells organized in
Valternating negative and positive patterns, according to colour (light and dark) or thickness; raised or incised.
colour
(Cowhey, 1996). Many of these abstracted two dimensional motifs are derived from domestic objects. One
two-dimensional
example of the most functional objects used in daily life is the calabash.
3.2.1 The "Wanzagsi," pieces of a broken calabash
In Sirigu culture the Calabash is a miracle fruit, often grown as an ornamental; the hard shells used as musical
instruments, utensils for drinking, cleaning rice, storage of seeds, fish or meat, water and laundry containers an
and
as food containers when hollowed out. It is also used in traditional systems of medicine. Reportedly, the seeds
are sometimes cooked and eaten and used as vegetable, when harvested young. Due to its multipurpose
usefulness, wonderful health benefits the Calabash tree is well treasured in the community (Elias and Prance
1978). According to Haverkort (2010), when a woman dies, a full grown calabash is broken to symbolize her use
of the calabash in the next world’.
a
b
resentation
Wanzagsi,"
Fig. 5 (a): Geometric representation of "Wanzagsi,” & (b) A Photoshop drawing of "Wanzagsi
The extensive use of the calabash motif reflects the usefulness of the calabash. Women use the "
"Wanne" (the
halved calabash) to fetch water, store grains and the "
"yagimbasa wanzagsi" (a smaller, rounded pieces of
"
calabash) used to model clay pots. Consequently, a series of alternating negative and positive triangular motifs,
(see Fig. 5 above) the most popular design is painted at the upper parts of architectural structures. According to
Cowhey (1996), “the lines within the triangles of the "
the
"Wanne" motif represent the lines that naturally appear on
"
the insides of calabashes. The rounded edges of the calabash pieces used for modelling clearly influence the
curved outline of the triangles that represent the "
es
"yagimbasa wanzagsi." Another object that is commonly
represented is the variety of calabash net "
"zaalinga," and the fish net "yoka" appears in almost every house that
"
uses traditional decorations (Cowhey, 1996).
Zaalinga is the traditional place where women keep their calabashes for safety. It is woven from kenaf fibre and
itional
hanged in their rooms. This tool gives women easy access to any of the calabashes for water or food. There are
two types of the Zaalinga-design according to the di
design
direction of the lines, (Haverkort 2010). The “male” and
"female" variations of patterns are the series of criss cross divided into triangular cells that represent the links in
criss-cross
the fishnet and the double-stranded ropes of the fishnet. The zaalin daa (fig. 7a & b) the male essence the lines
stranded
are usually depicted in a vertical manner, whilst the zaalin –nyanga (fig. 6a & b) the female essence is registered
horizontally.
a
b
Fig. 6 (a): Geometric representation of zaalin-nyanga: & (b) A Photoshop drawing of zaalin
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b
Fig. 7 (a): Geometric representation of zaalin daa: & (b) A Photoshop drawing of zaalin daa
3.2.2 The Ligipelga
The “Ligipelga” means “cowry” (fig. 8). Cowries were used in the olden days as dowry, and during marriage
ceremonies in the society due to its capital. The motif is mostly painted on the main body of Sirigu buildings.
b
a
Fig. 8 (a) Geometric representation of Ligipelga: & (b) A Photoshop drawing of Ligipelga
3.2.3 Saaba
Saaba (fig. 9), means “leather talisman or amulet” in the Nankam language. The leather talismans or amulets
may be diamond shaped or rectangular. There are normally worn around the neck or stitched on traditional
dresses for protection against evil forces. The saaba designs like the talisman or amulet are expected to p
protect
the residents of the building from wicked forces. The saaba motif ordinarily occupies the main bodies of
architectural structures.
a
b
Fig. 9 (a) Geometric representation of Sabaa: & (b) A Photoshop drawing of Sabaa
3.3 Arrangement of symbols
Arrangement of symbols apart from implying “myths"; signify the relationships amid two or more symbols.
Special significance appended to these motif arrangements apart from isolated cases were related to the Sirigu
ethnic beliefs. The nature of relationships between the motifs is usually determined by their placement. A
s.
head-to-head is regarded as peaceful or making peace while head tail motifs tend to represent hostility and
head
head-to-tail
tail-to-tail denoting care. Thus, the permutation and the position of these motifs in relation to one another and
tail
and
the decisions that dictate these choices often reveal the importance of the artist or the occupants of that mural
house. All of these show the flexibility with which the motifs are approached and the inexhaustible possibilities
and
apparent in their interactive design. The same concept of arrangement was also adopted for this project.
According to Maxwell (1990) certain symbols which ones held deep religious and philosophical meaning can
later be changed and eventually become simply decorative. He also argues that elements chosen for their
ornamental appeal may later assume religious and philosophical meaning and significance compatible with the
and
culture. All these trends are usually apparent in the Ghanaian use of symbols for batik and fashion design.
However, these significant reasons for the use of patterns, motifs and symbols on fabrics can be either aesthetic,
fabrics
socio- economical, cultural, religious and political from community to community or consumer preference. Such
factors usually determine the fabric types, processes, colours and motifs used. (Digolo and Mazrui, 2005). Motifs
have thus become a ‘living’ ideology within the society. Despite the inherited traditional symbols, the
e
requirements of modern contemporary consumer culture have provided the need for newer and innovative
symbols for textile fabrics Adonteng (2009).
Adonteng,
The following symbols chosen among numerous motifs selected from various murals as stated above underwent
owing
adaptation and development. The CorelDraw was used to develop several possible re
re-compositions of the
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adopted symbols. Other design concepts were considered; such as colour, dominance and symmetry. Virtual
prototypes of the designed patterns were then reviewed and the best ones selected. The designs were transferred
onto sample textile fabrics; and then produced on the actual fabrics and later converted into fa
fashionable attire.
These final fabrics were then appropriately named to correlate to the original symbolism of the adapted motifs.
The following images (fig. 10a & b) are the virtually manipulated symbols designed for the two batik fabrics
produced.
a
b
Figure 10: (a) A Photoshop representation of “My Identity” and (b) the cultural empowerment’
My
4. Batik Production
Batik is a “resist” process for making designs on fabric. Wax is used to prevent dye from penetrating the cloth,
leaving “blank” areas in the dyed fabric. The process, of waxing to resist then dyeing, can be repeated over and
over to create interesting products. Batik is especially unique due to the way certain wax blends “crackle” during
ducts.
handling, where fine cracks becomes visible through the wax resist allowing lines of colour on resisting areas
after dyeing. In most cases, the wax penetrates all the way through the fabric, but the finer fabric weaves work
best for detail work. Batik production employs a process of repeated waxing and dyeing to achieve the final
result. This method requires mastery of colour mixing and over dyeing; as each layer of dye is applied over the
last, a new colour emerged.
Originally, wax resists dyed fabrics came from Indonesia which were then exported to the Gold Coast and spread
over West Africa in Central Africa. They became extremely popular and over time the Africans custom
customized and
personalized the art of batik making. Batiks made in Ghana have strong cultural, social and economic
importance. The patterns tell stories of relevance to the wearer, such as proverbs, poems and traditional African
fables. The colours also hold significance as they can represent social standing, age, tribal orientation and marital
gnificance
status. The general motivation of this project is to promote the use of Sirigu symbols in batik prints, and
therefore not much was altered to the original symbols adapted. Thus, the symbols were reused in their original
adapted.
appearance, and the colours changed to correspond with the intended purpose. In this paper, two examples of the
designed waxed fabrics were looked at.
4.1 Dyeing Processes
The patterns were designed and coloured with the CorelDraw graphics program to the required scale. With the
coloured
aid of tracing paper and pencils, the patterns were transferred onto the various cotton fabrics and retraced with
pen to help it withstand the different dyeing stages. Wax was heated in an aluminium saucepan over hot coals in
a coal pot; and with the help of a tjanting tool the melted hot wax was applied to the negative areas of the fabric
that were required to retain their colour (i.e. White). This was done for all the fabrics needed to be re-waxed and
re-dyed with the required colours. The ratio for each 3 metres of fabric dyed in all cases was one (1) tablespoon
dyed
or 15ml of powdered dye, one (1) spoon of sodium hydrosulphite and two (2) tablespoons or 30ml of sodium
hydroxide. Re-waxing and re-dyeing of each designed fabric continued with the same calculation of ingredients
dyeing
earlier used for dyeing. The designed waxed fabric, after it had received all necessary colours in the right places,
was de-waxed in a bowl of hot boiling water. The multi-coloured fabric was then dried in an airy place out of
waxed
coloured
the sun and later ironed. Below in Fig 11 is an example of a final designed waxed fabric ready for de
de-waxing.
Fig. 11: is an example of a final designed waxed fabric ready for de-waxing
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a. First batik print; ‘My Identity’
This design adapted the fish, the abstract cow ‘akun-nyana-nii’, and the chicken symbols. These symbols as used
,
in their original contexts express the qualities of wealth, prosperity, hospitality, popularity and spirituality of an
individual, thus the name ‘My Identity’ for the first batik print in fig 12. The design pattern displayed a
repetition of two chickens (niila) facing each other headlong in a peaceful continuous line. Below t
)
this was
another line of repeated cows and then a line of fish (
(ziifo); these three consecutive patterns alternate between
);
another three, each of which is a different arrangement of abstract cows (
(Akun-nyaa
nyaa-nii). Because of the
emphasis being placed on the symbols, researchers did not introduce textures into the designed pattern. Colour
plays an important role in batik making and for this batik print, (Boehlke, (2005) the colours present was the
white of fabric, a bluish black, green and ochre.
a
b
Fig. 12: Batik Print 1; ‘My Identity’
b. Second batik print; ‘cultural empowerment’
The theme for the second print was ‘cultural empowerment’. It adapted the fish, the chicken, the python, the
broken calabash and the abstract cow. These symbols collectively portray community, hospitality, life giving,
collectively
spirituality, usefulness, respectability and wealth.
c
b
a
b
c
Fig. 13: Batik Print 2; ‘Cultural Empowerment’
5. Results and Discussions
The awareness batik plays in the current local textile industry and the forms appropriated by such environment of
contemporary design suggest an alliance between batik art and traditional symbolism that creates a new artistic
appeal and opens numerous philosophical readings to these forms The need to promote the vast and diverse
forms.
traditional metaphor and to provide a marketable batik fabric has necessitated the need to adapt these traditional
symbols in batik with contemporary design arrangement to today’s consumers. The motifs of the two batik
fabrics produced was created from Sirigu murals seen by many as ordinary and inconsequential yet when used
on fabric has turned out to be an artistic textile piece. The blend of colours and shape of motifs used accolade
rtistic
and distinguish clearly the cultural sentiments and characteristics of the people of Sirigu The textile pieces are
ltural
Sirigu.
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designed to accentuate the traditional metaphors and its significance that co-exist between the traditional,
contemporary and the complexity of traditional artistry. An important property of the piece is its durability. It is
strong, fast to washing and light. The motifs have been used to maintain its level of abstraction, and are designed
to challenge batik practitioners to new interpretations while giving costumers’ an innovative option to choose
from.
From the shapes of these metaphoric motifs, and design arrangements, to the techniques used in their production,
the influence of the natural elements of design is evident, emphasized by the choice of motifs and its
combinations of aspects of Sirigu culture. Using the motifs without background texture projects these symbols to
the fore and reveals the true synchronization of colours administered by the Sirigu people. Though the two
fabrics designed to select individual elements, the composition as a whole show marked unity and coherence
revealed by the relationship between the open spaces and the motifs used.
The two designed fabrics named ‘My Identity’ and ‘Cultural Empowerment’ in their original contexts express
the qualities of wealth, prosperity, hospitality, popularity and spirituality of Sirigu. In effect the batik fabrics
portray collectively hospitality, selflessness in contributing to one’s life, spirituality, usefulness, respectability
and a sense of wealth. This is a significant attribute of most community murals as observed by Avae (1990).
Charged with aesthetic zing, the asymmetrical forms, and elegant figurative and geometrical elements of the
entire design convey the energy and thrill of activities evident in the subtle rhythmic movement peculiar to
African textile designs. It is the summation of the way of life of the Sirigu community in which they are found.
Since a woman titivated in a beautifully designed fabric is a reflection of how well her husband manages her at
home (Adams 1993), such analogy extends beyond domestic implications and beautification. Again transferring
these metaphors into batik fabric prints presents an effective platform for instructing the youth in Ghanaian
northern allegories and essential cultural values.
6. Conclusions
The selected motifs of the Sirigu murals and the batik technique employed in this production, affirms the fact
that batik fabrics could be used effectively to achieve high marketable quality products. It also ascertains that
batik fabric incorporated with Sirigu metaphor could be a wealth of additional resources to enhance traditional
batik products and to promote Sirigu symbolism. The visual art product created, reflects all aspects of Sirigu
philosophy in terms of designs, motifs and colours.
Categorically, batik products integrated with traditional metaphors could be an effective means to provide
alternate and unlimited opportunities for artists to explore its maximum economic benefits. The outcome of this
study provides hope for our traditional symbols and the work of contemporary artists in exploring various textile
techniques to finish their products. The results are that, if Sirigu symbols are added to the existing traditional
symbols, increased options will be made available to producers. In this regard, introducing Sirigu symbols to the
world, indirectly attract foreign investment inflows that will contribute to the development of Ghanaian relics.
7. Acknowledgement
This paper acknowledges the following for their personal involvement in the execution of the project. The
technical assistance of Mrs. Karin Berger, Miss Belinda Addo Wiredu, Miss Marilyn Bruce- Amartey and Mr.
Augustine Annor is appreciated.
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1. First Author: Abraham Ekow Asmah (SM’2000). He is a Senior Member of KNUST.
Lecturer : Department of Integrated Rural Art and Industry, Faculty of Art, College of Art and Social Sciences,
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana in 2000 to date.
Author’s educational background at a glance: Diploma in IRAI; BA (Hons) Textiles-1987; P.G Dip; in Art
Education-1993; M.PHIL in Art Education - 2004; PhD in African Art and Culture - 2009. Research Interest:
Textiles/Fashion, Integrative Art, African Art History, Art and Human Resource , Design /Computer Art,
Education/Art and Culture
2. Second Author: Vincentia Okpattah (SM’2012). She is a Senior Member of KNUST.
Lecturer, Department of Integrated Rural Art and Industry, Faculty of Art, College of Art and Social Sciences,
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.
She holds B.A. degree in Integrated Rural Art and Industry from KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana in 2005 and PhD
degree in Art Education from KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana in 2010. She lectures in fibres and fabrics and research
interest are in fibres and textiles/ fashion.
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