Mozambique Batik


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This item is purchased by = donating<= /a> to the fundraising programs of o= ur non-profit. The price is the min= imum donation for you to receive = ONE (1) original hand-carved:
Fair Trade African Batik Art = WOMeN arrive home<= /o:p> Medium: cotton canvas
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Country:	Mozambique	Original, reversible, signed rural African activities batik by Carlitos shows women returning home in the late afternoon as seen by the position of the sun. Dressed in western-style clothes and bare foot (indicative of a warm climate), the women have babi= es snugly on their backs and probably returning from working in the fields. In the African tradition, women often do physical labor and walk for miles with heavy items like water or firewood with a little one on their backs (woman on the right). Tough people! The man will walk with her empty hand= ed. The vibrant colored batik was produced by a very talented member of= the Shangaan Tribe who originally came from far eastern southern Africa, main= ly present day Mozambique, South Africa, and Swaziland. Peruse and scrutinize the superb artistry. When back l= it, the = fair trade batik shows like stained glass. Being handcrafted no two tapestries, however similar, are identical. The artist created an original and unique design (in wax) then dipp= ed and dried the batik repeatedly in the sun, until achieving the desired effect. The hot wax holds and resists as the dyes are brushed or dipped o= nto the piece of cotton material (fabric). Batik is an ancient art using colo= rful dyes and hot wax that has been embraced by many artists throughout Africa= . Cotton canvas: medium to thick 100% African cotton is used for the canvas. Décor uses: Beautiful wall decorations framed or unframed in singles or as a collage of several batiks. The batik is offered unframed so that the purchaser may choose how = best to display it, choosing the style and color to match an existing décor and theme. It shows best when light is allowed to illuminate it from behind o= n a clear glass or similar backing, however, it shows equally well on a backi= ng or as a wall hanging. The batik will add to your marine, African, = or ethnic collection or décor. Visitors will notice the vibrant colors especially if backlit and before long you’ll be engaged in a stimulating conversation about the batik when you can tell them how you support the unemployed and AIDS-impacted communities in Africa at Kwaze-Kwasa [USA] I= nc. Gift: the batik makes an interesting and different gift suitable for any occasion or celebration; a smart choice for that ‘hard-to-buy for’ or ‘who-has-everything’ person. Print this page to acco= mpany the gift to the recipient. They will be thrilled to know the gift they received came to them by you generously supporting a good cause. Care: Wipe with slightly damp cloth to remove dust. Do not machine wash. Folds or creases in the batik are ea= sily straightened by overlaying with clear paper and applying a low heat iron.=
Region:=	Maputo
Artist:=	Carlitos (signed CAR)
Date:	2007
Type:	Batik
Medium:=	Cotton Canvas
Original:	Wall Tapestry
Style:<= /o:p>	9x9” Series
Theme:<= /o:p>	Rural Activities

Pictures:	WYSIWYG*

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Actual Dimensions and Data
height x length=
inches	8¾ x 8
millimeters	221 x 201
Weight [Mass]	0.3 oz [9 g]
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This is the description of the artwork in our possession. Thus, da= ta should be accurate and *what you see in the photograph/s is what you get. Satisfaction guaranteed! Should you be dissatisfied for any reason whatso= ever, the product may be swapped for a similar or any other product of similar = or lesser value.<= /p>
Your generous donation helps us provide sustainable employment to the impoverished communities and funding to their grassroots AIDS orphan programs<= /a>.

BY PURCHASING THIS ITEM <= /b>*YOU* PROVIDE EMPLOYMEN= T FOR IMPOVERISHED SUB-SAHARAN COMMUNITIES AND *CONTRIBUTE* TO NGO GRASSROOTS = AIDS ORPHAN PROGRAMS