Tuesday, December 1, 2015

November Project: African Senufo Cloth

Example of African Senufo cloth

Project Title: AFRICAN SENUFO CLOTH

Description:
  • The Senufo people from West Africa are known for their handwoven and hand-painted cloth, originally used when hunting or dancing.
  • The cloth is believed to protect the wearer and to bring good luck
  • Students included texture and patterns in their colorful cloths
Vocabulary:
  • Mud cloth
  • Line weight
  • Senufo people
  • Texture
  • Patterns
Resources:
  • Book: Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears - A West African Tale, by Verna Aardema
Materials:
  • Glue
  • Chalk
  • Pastel
Examples of Student Work:








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