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Applique Art

Craftsman in Benin

The traditional art form of Appliqué involves stitching colourful layers of cloth to portray dramatic images of African scenes and the royal symbols from the ancient kingdom of Abomey.

The Art conveys images and symbols rather than what Europeans would understand as landscape and portrait. The powerful and colourful imagery will brighten up any wall-space and particularly fire the imagination of children. All these wall hanging cloths are made by hand by the cooperative Artisanale working within the grounds of the National Museum at Abomey.

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Small Elephant Applique - 400

Small Elephant Applique - 400

A colourful image hand-sewn by Aton Hontim Abel in Abomey, Benin. A delightful wall hanging suitable for nurseries, kids rooms, play rooms, creches &...
£12.50

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Small Giraffe Appliqué - 401

Small Giraffe Appliqué - 401

The giraffe can still be seen in West Africa. This cute image is hand-sewn by Aton Hontim Abel in Abomey, Benin. A delightful wall hanging suitable...
£12.50

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Small Lion Appliqué - 402

Small Lion Appliqué - 402

This colourful fierce-looking lion is hand-sewn by Aton Hontim Abel in Abomey, Benin. A delightful wall hanging suitable for nurseries, kids rooms,...
£12.50

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Small Zebra Appliqué - 403

Small Zebra Appliqué - 403

This popular African animal is hand-sewn by Aton Hontim Abel in Abomey, Benin. A delightful wall hanging suitable for nurseries, kids rooms, play...
£12.50

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Medium Elephant Appliqué - 404

Medium Elephant Appliqué - 404

A colourful image of an Elephant in the Forests of Western Africa. Hand-sewn by Aton Hontim Abel in Abomey, Benin. A delightful wall hanging suitable...
£19.95

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Medium Giraffe Appliqué - 405

Medium Giraffe Appliqué - 405

The giraffe can still be seen roaming the forests of West Africa. This cute image is hand-sewn by Aton Hontim Abel in Abomey, Benin. A delightful...
£19.95

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Medium Lion Appliqué - 406

Medium Lion Appliqué - 406

This colourful fierce-looking lion is hand-sewn by Aton Hontim Abel in Abomey, Benin. A delightful wall hanging suitable for nurseries, kids rooms,...
£19.95

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Medium Two Peacocks Appliqué - 407

Medium Two Peacocks Appliqué - 407

A wonderfully colourful wall hanging hand-sewn by Aton Hontim Abel in Abomey, Benin. A delightful wall hanging suitable for nurseries, kids rooms,...
£19.95

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Medium Zebra Appliqué - 408

Medium Zebra Appliqué - 408

This popular African animal is hand-sewn by Aton Hontim Abel in Abomey, Benin. A delightful wall hanging suitable for nurseries, kids rooms, play...
£19.95

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Map of Africa Appliqué - 409

Map of Africa Appliqué - 409

A fantastically detailed hand-sewn map of Africa with French names of countries. A colourful wall-hanging that would look attractive in any setting....
£22.50

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