The Senufo people live in the country of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), West Africa and create drawings of masked figures and animals on woven pieces of cloth. First, they draw the figures freehand with a yellowish-green dye made from falma leaves. Then black paint, made from mud, is drawn on top of the first drawings. These mud cloths are traditionally thought to bring good luck to hunters and are popular with tourists.
After learning about Senufo mud cloths, 5th graders chose an animal and drew it on a piece of paper. The animal drawing was transferred to a piece of white cloth by placing the drawing underneath the cloth and using a Sharpie. Students added pattern to their animal and added color to the background using either warm or cool colors. Next, the students learned how to whipstich and sewed their cloth to a piece of felt. The project was complete once it was stuffed with polyester filling and sewn closed. I have found that the students really enjoying weaving and sewing projects. Great job, 5th Grade!
After learning about Senufo mud cloths, 5th graders chose an animal and drew it on a piece of paper. The animal drawing was transferred to a piece of white cloth by placing the drawing underneath the cloth and using a Sharpie. Students added pattern to their animal and added color to the background using either warm or cool colors. Next, the students learned how to whipstich and sewed their cloth to a piece of felt. The project was complete once it was stuffed with polyester filling and sewn closed. I have found that the students really enjoying weaving and sewing projects. Great job, 5th Grade!
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