Rasmata and Awa are selling pineapples, melons and mangoes in the market. Markets in West Africa are lively, colorful, and a major part of social life. You can find a wide variety of goods including locally grown fruits and vegetables, live animals and freshly butchered meat, prepared foods, clothing, toys, medicines, hardware, and handicrafts. Many tailors, artisans, and cooks also set up small booths and prepare their wares for the public. In the cities, women visit the market daily to buy food and socialize. In the country, markets often take place once per week and are a highlight for many villagers. 

Technique:  colored pencil drawing digitally printed on cotton, machine quilted              

Materials:    100% cotton cloth, polyester threads, wool/polyester batting

Size:             40” (H) X 33” (W)

The background is inspired by the African fabric in the band above.