Dahomey Appliqué Panel Studio

Cut and stitch bold felt shapes (animals, tools, ships) onto a cotton ground, choosing from a symbol library and balancing colour to match a commission card.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Benin. Animals are partners in this tradition; good care and local rules always come first.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of Africa: Sahel, West and Central.