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Experimentation of Sheep/Goat Leather as Raw Material for the Production of Symbolic Curtains and Blinds in Ghana |
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PP: 21-29 |
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doi:10.18576/aeta/140103
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Author(s) |
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Michael Owiredu Aboagye,
Johnson Kofi Kassah,
Shine Adzo Asimah,
Valeria Makafui Dzidzornu,
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Abstract |
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| In this study, we experimented with sheep and goat skins as raw materials to be integrated with fabrics to produce Ghanaian symbolic curtains and blinds that will project Ghanaian cultural identity. The study employed a studio-based and descriptive research design. Raw leather of sheep and goats’ skins was the sample for this study. The data collection instruments were tests and observations. The study found that leather from sheep and goats can be processed and integrated with fabrics to produce curtains and blinds that can promote Ghanaian cultural identity. The study also found that the degree of hardness is determined by the temperature levels of the medium used for the manipulations, which is also found in the purpose of the article involved. The leather from sheep and goats can be finished by polishing, painting, or spraying. Leather and fabric artisans should grab this innovative technique in producing symbolic curtains and blinds so as to expand their scope, and explore other techniques to provide a wide range of variety of Ghanaian symbolic curtains and blinds. Art teachers, lecturers, students, and companies must be encouraged to integrate non-conventional techniques and materials to produce innovative artefacts that would enhance the development of the art industry. Further studies should be conducted on how to resolve the shrinkage parts of the skins that are difficult to use for fashion products. |
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