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The History of The African Batik
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The History of The African Batik |
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Batik is a dyeing procedure or technique used on fabrics to produce one-of-a-kind designs and
works of art. It is made from the countries Nigeria, Cameroon, and Mali in West Africa, some
countries in East Africa, as well as many other
countries all throughout the Asian continent.
Experts disagree on the origins of this craft; some groups claim that it originally came
from China, others say it came from Egypt, and still others would say it came from the Middle
East. Although this is considered a very ancient and traditional form of art, no other method or
technique has ever come close to producing the same distinct results that batik has been known
for.
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Batik has grown in popularity over the years. Each country that produces or manufactures
these handmade works of art have been known for distinct batik designs and patterns that are
uniquely its own. African batik, in particular, possesses its own distinct characteristics that
set it apart from Indonesian, Indian, Chinese and other different types of batik. The main
difference of this type batik from the others is the technique being employed to create different
designs and patterns. Unlike other types of batik, in making African batik, a paste-like
substance made from flour and water is used (instead of wax, for example) to decorate the textile
or fabric. This substance is used to draw the outlines of designs or patterns and the inner part
of the outlines are colored and filled with various colors of fabric paint. The fabric is then
left to dry in the sun and washed in order to take out any residue of the paste-like substance.
Unique African prints and images are then produced as a result of this exceptional and exclusive
process.
The art of batik has been the primary source of income for the people in certain parts
of Africa. Two very notable African personalities are worth mentioning for their great
contributions in the evolution and development of this unique art form: brothers Henry Lutalo
Lumu and David Kibuuka. These brothers revolutionized the craft and provided limitless
opportunities for the African people to express themselves artistically, while earning a decent
income at the same time. Other famous African artists that carved a name for themselves in the
world of batik art include Wasswa, Senkoto, Mutyaba, Sekanwagi, Lukenge, Mugalula, Mungaya,
Lubega, Nyanzi, Nsonko, and Gogo. All of these people contributed greatly to the development and
progress of the uniquely African brand of batik art.
By Cooper Tom
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