Making Our Mark - A colourful collaborative celebration of tie die at the Lifegate Outreach Centre
There was another brilliant session with Lifegate as participants explored the heritage of Adire, the traditional Yoruba tie and dye technique that dates back to the 1800s.
The group learned about the meanings behind the colours, with green symbolising life and blue linked to love and royalty. Everyone got stuck in, binding cloth and T-shirts with string before dipping them into vibrant blue, green and red dyes.
The reveal was the highlight, as each pattern emerged completely unique. There were smiles and a few joyful dances as people celebrated the cultural threads connecting Africa and Walsall.
Images by Lee Allen
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Making Our Mark celebrates the rich and diverse heritage of Walsall’s communities. Led by Creative Black Country and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, this project gives local groups and organisations the opportunity to uncover and share their untold heritage stories. Whether it’s exploring cultural traditions, historical events, or community memories, we’re here to help you bring your stories to life!
Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Making Our Mark is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to support communities based in Walsall to celebrate their rich and diverse heritage.
