original decor

Moving from place to place with their belongings in bundles, people seek pasture or water or a place to live in peace. Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah depicts them in silhouette in this handsome work of art. He works in oils on calico, adding cutouts of batik cloth for their gowns, and framing it with tweneboa wood.

The checkered pattern on Edward Lamptey's handcrafted wall hanging gives this piece subtle appeal. In Ghana, the artisan first sketches his abstract design with pencil and warm wax before dyeing the black cotton fabric with blue and white colors using batik methods.

West African artisan Samuel Ashong's striking original batik painting on calico is titled "The Retinue." The scene depicts a queen in front, flanked by her retinue, the two women accompanying her. The painting's bold patterns and warm colors will make a lively addition to any room.

Inspired by Azonto, which is a traditional Ghanaian dance, K. Baka creates this original and beautiful wall hanging. Made of black cotton, this long wall hanging is decorated using the batik method, where a wax resist is painted onto the fabric before it is treated with yellow and brown dyes, resulting in the image of an African mask between two Gye Nyame Adinkra symbols, which signify the supremacy of God.

Inspired by Azonto, which is a traditional Ghanaian dance, K. Baka creates this original and beautiful wall hanging. Made of black cotton, this long wall hanging is decorated using the batik method, where a wax resist is painted onto the fabric before it is treated with colorful dyes, resulting in the image of an African mask that is displayed between two Gye Nyame adinkra symbols, which signify the supremacy of God.

West African artisan Samuel Ashong's original batik artwork depicts a strong group of five women titled "Debt Collectors." Often in the marketplace, friends rely upon each other to help right any wrongs they've suffered. Ashong explains the power of these women who get their point across without speaking a word: "The body language of the debt collectors is a clear indication to the debtor. They do not give any demand notice but the debt is paid in no time." In warm tones of maize, tangerine and vermilion contrasted with chestnut brown and black accents, this batik art will be a vibrant addition to any room.