Woman's wrapper, 1995
Yorubaexpand_more
Cotton; stencilled, starch-resist patterning (àdire eleko); dyedexpand_more
Gift of Richard L. Simmonsexpand_more 97.189.50
Not on Viewexpand_more
Àdire isa popular form of surface ornamentation in the Yoruba culture in which designs are created by resist-dye techniques. The method of resist can take several forms; tie dye, stitched patterning, hand painting and stenciling are all commonly used to develop intricate patterns of pale blue on a deep indigo ground.
This woman's wrapper is an example of àdire eleko, a technique in which a cassava flour paste is applied to the fabric through a stencil prior to immersing the cloth in the dye bath. When the desired shade of blue is achieved, the paste is rinsed away, revealing the design, and the cloth is dipped once again to tint the background cloth.
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- Title
- Woman's wrapper
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 97.189.50
- Curator Approved
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