This Batik was hand drawn and signed by Mr. Kiwanuka. He is fast gaining recognition as the premier Batik artist in Kenya! Batiks are produced in Kenya by brushing hot liquid wax onto a piece of cotton cloth in the desired pattern. The canvas is then dipped into a dye which adheres to all of the areas that are not covered by the wax. The wax is then removed and reapplied repeated for each color used. This is a tedious time consuming endeavor that yields exceptional art. Animals, village scenes, landscapes, seascapes and abstracts compose much of the subject matter. The colors are natural and brilliant! The underlying batik background has been enhanced by a hand painted scene. The Maasai take marriage very seriously and divorce is not even thought of. Gender roles are well defined. After a long day, the man with spear and club in hand has returned from hunting or herding and his bride from a day in fields. This couple dressed in everyday garb are finally walking home. This batik is heavy weight and in excellent condition for framing. It is also perfectly fine to hang as is. Please click photo for enlargement! When OFFLINE click button to leave a message! Dimensions: 25 inches tall x 15 1/2 inches across. Wt: 1 lb. **For a complete inventory listing please go to the 'Index' section on the Navigation Bar to your right** |