New Handmade Authentic African Senufo Korhogo Cloth |
48 x 70.5 inches
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This beautiful painting is Korhogo cloth, a type of fabric similar to mud cloth, which uses larger, more recognizable forms to symbolize intangibles. It is named for the village of Korhogo in the northern part of the Ivory Coast. The cloth is made by the Senufo people group, who divide the creation along gender lines. Both men and women may tend the cotton plants. After harvest, the women usually clean and spin the cotton into yarns. Men then weave the rough yarns into strips about 4 inches wide, using hand looms. Several strips are sewn together to make a "canvas." Women make the dyes which the men use to design the cloth. The designing can be done in one of two ways. First, the pictures are painted, often with several applications of dye to darken the look. Then, either just the pictures, or sometimes the entire cloth, is painted in another dye. This further darkens the drawings, or colors the whole cloth. If the whole cloth has been covered, it is then washed, removing the dye bath from all but the designs, but permanently fixing them to the cloth. Occasionally one or two colors other than the traditional dark black-brown are used as well.
Korhogo was originally used as protection from and communication with the supernatural world. Often, upon consultation with an advisor who knew the ways of the spirit world, a cloth of a certain symbology would be commisioned in order to facilitate the solution of a particular problem. Hunters wore Korhogo as camouflage, to express their prestige, and for good luck. Special cloths were used during various ceremonies and rites. Different animals, plants, and figures stand for various concepts.
Of course, as with any artwork, its meaning may be entirely personal! Korhogo can be hung, framed, mounted, draped, sewn, used as a throw, used in a multitude of decorative projects and craftings, or utilized for educational purposes such as art and history classes. Retail value is over $200.00 in specialty shops.
For over a hundred different designs, sizes, colors, and styles of mud cloth and korhogo, please browse our entire gallery!
This painting is handwoven and handpainted. Therefore, slight variations in texture, color, and form may occur throughout. This ensures you of an authentic purchase unique from anyone else! Two sides are unhemmed, as is traditional. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: New
Materials: Cotton; natural dyes
Origin: Cote d'Ivoire, Africa
Dimensions: 48 x 70.5 inches
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