Adinkra Cloth

Today we finished our African Adinkra Cloths!

We used found objects and ink to create prints on
paper. We focused on patterns and line designs.
 

We used tan paper to represent the fabric traditionally
used in Africa.  We added decorative paper to represent the ribbons that decorate the cloth.
 

Initially the cloths were made for royalty to be worn at
religious ceremonies. Adinkra cloth is decorated with
traditional symbols that covey the thoughts and
feelings of the person wearing them. 

The fabric of
adinkra cloth is divided into squares by lines drawn
using a bark dye and then stamped with gourds that
have been carved with designs.