Reinvention Handmade Oil on Cotton Batik African Mask Collage _artisan--novica-artisan-4398 The rayon robe is tie-dyed

The rayon robe is tie-dyed and then hand-stamped with floral and snowflake-like motifs using traditional batik methods

Balinese artisans craft this yoga mat bag from cotton

These sweet baby bats were rescued in Florida and needed special attention and care

nested triangles of sterling silver

The women work from their homes and add their own flair to each bag

Reinvention Handmade Oil on Cotton Batik African Mask Collage _artisan--novica-artisan-4398 The rayon robe is tie-dyedGhanaian artist Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah designs and creates this beautiful piece of artwork using a variety of media and methods. Yeboah creates the likeness of an African mask on calico cloth, a rustic, unrefined cotton fabric. Then, a blend of oil paint and batik patterns is applied to cardstock in a ceiba wood frame, achieving a multi layered, dimensional and eye catching piece of artwork that reflects the culture and vivid colors of West Africa.