wall hanging decor

Sunlight drenches this batik on cotton work by K. Baka. Set in Aburi, an "aklowa" (village) about 30 miles north of Accra, the painting is a personal expression of what the artist considers to be one of his sanctuaries. The pair of cottage huts and coconut trees represent twins with whom he became enamored upon first visiting the village. Towering flora backdrop the serenity of Baka's refuge.

Aburi is a hilly town, renowned for its spectacular view, as the higher elevation affords glimpses of Accra rivaling those seen from a helicopter. Here also is the home of one of the world's most significant botanical gardens - a haven for exotic, tropical and medicinal plants. Inspired by the contrast between urbanity and the peace of the countryside, Baka elaborates this work using dyes extracted naturally from vegetables.

Sometimes the simple things in life give us the most joy. K. Baka finds tranquility and happiness in this understated image of a cool cottage under a high-noon sun. The Balinese artisan uses batik, a resist dyeing process, to render his design on cotton cloth. Equipped with three loops, the hanging is ready for installation.

Named after the Ghanaian Ga word for "village," K. Baka's wonderful wall hanging depicts a couple of cool cottages under a high-noon sun. The artist in Ghana uses batik, a resist dyeing process, to render his design on cotton cloth. Equipped with three loops, the hanging is ready for installation.

Ghana's K. Baka handcrafts an eco-friendly set of four ornaments from cotton and recycled beads. Choosing a palette of blue, red and yellow tones, the tree-shaped accessories come with a striped pattern and little ribbons for a cute look. On top of that, each features a string for hanging them anywhere.