African Tie Dye Cotton Fabric #157 Oba Hand stamped batik fabric created

Hand stamped batik  fabric created by applying wax with a carved stamp to a solid color base cotton cloth

This textile has a soft supple hand found only in the finest vintage textiles

because it is the animal that symbolizes the Oba (or King) of royal and regal power

Approximately 40" x 67

African Tie Dye Cotton Fabric #157 Oba Hand stamped batik fabric created100% cotton Bazin jacquard. Preshrunk. Machine wash and dry. The journey of this patterned fabric begins with a solid colored piece of cloth, which is then meticulously folded using specialized techniques. The integrity of these intricate folds is maintained by securing them through methods like clamping, careful stitching, or tight tying. These secured folds create a resist area where the cloth is protected from the dye, thereby preserving its