Incorporation of ‘Cuir Bouilli’ and Applique on Fabric for Ghanaian Symbolic Curtains

Michael Owiredu Aboagye; Johnson Kofi Kassah; Valeria Makafui Dzidzornu

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Incorporation of ‘Cuir Bouilli’ and Applique on Fabric for Ghanaian Symbolic Curtains

Michael Owiredu Aboagye, Johnson Kofi Kassah, Valeria Makafui Dzidzornu

Published in American Journal of Art and Design (Volume 7, Issue 4)

Received: 18 August 2022 Accepted: 24 October 2022 Published: 31 October 2022

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Designs in window curtains in Ghanaian homes, offices and markets generally portray elements associated with foreign culture. This phenomenon which has the tendency of swaging vulnerable minds for imported beliefs and ideologies could be tackled by providing alternative products which reflect Ghanaian philosophy and ideology. There are enough symbolism, techniques and resources suitable for producing window coverings to depict the cultural heritage of the people in Ghana. This study aimed to integrate ‘cuir-bouilli’, a leather molding technique and applique in fabric to produce Ghanaian symbolic window blinds and curtains. This dwells on the concept: of “promoting textiles through the projection of Ghanaian traditional symbols”. The study employed a human-centered design for practical experiments. This design is a step-by-step guide that requires working directly with end users of a product or service to develop new ideas that are feasible and appropriate in their context. The contextual information emanated largely from documentation, archival records, and observation of physical articles. In the process, locally made leather from sheep and goat skins was manipulated with ‘cuir-bouilli’ techniques to produce raised patterns which were further applied on fabric by applique technique to produce a window blind and a curtain. In the end, the study entreats students and artisans to explore the potential of the integration of moulded leather patterns and fabric for other artifacts.

Published in	American Journal of Art and Design (Volume 7, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajad.20220704.15
Page(s)	131-143
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Cuir-Bouiili, Applique, Tanning, Rattan, Regalia

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Michael Owiredu Aboagye, Johnson Kofi Kassah, Valeria Makafui Dzidzornu. (2022). Incorporation of ‘Cuir Bouilli’ and Applique on Fabric for Ghanaian Symbolic Curtains. American Journal of Art and Design, 7(4), 131-143. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajad.20220704.15

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Michael Owiredu Aboagye, Johnson Kofi Kassah, Valeria Makafui Dzidzornu. Incorporation of ‘Cuir Bouilli’ and Applique on Fabric for Ghanaian Symbolic Curtains. Am J Art Des. 2022;7(4):131-143. doi: 10.11648/j.ajad.20220704.15

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Michael Owiredu Aboagye

Department of Industrial Art, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Johnson Kofi Kassah

Department of Fashion Design and Textiles, Ho Technical University, Ho, Ghana
Valeria Makafui Dzidzornu

Department of Fashion Design and Textiles, Ho Technical University, Ho, Ghana

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Michael Owiredu Aboagye; Johnson Kofi Kassah; Valeria Makafui Dzidzornu. Incorporation of ‘Cuir Bouilli’ and Applique on Fabric for Ghanaian Symbolic Curtains. Am. J. Art Des. 2022, 7(4), 131-143. doi: 10.11648/j.ajad.20220704.15

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Michael Owiredu Aboagye, Johnson Kofi Kassah, Valeria Makafui Dzidzornu. Incorporation of ‘Cuir Bouilli’ and Applique on Fabric for Ghanaian Symbolic Curtains. Am J Art Des. 2022;7(4):131-143. doi: 10.11648/j.ajad.20220704.15

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