Shemfe F. N.

TRANSLATING LOCAL GEOMORPHOLOGY INTO TACTILE RELIEF: OFF-LOOM HAND-TUFTING AS A MODERN INTERPRETIVE MEDIUM FOR PLATEAU STATE LANDSCAPE ART

This study addresses the need for modern textile practices to interpret and promote Nigeria's natural heritage, specifically the unique landscapes of Plateau State. Despite the area's rich geomorphology, its artistic documentation through contemporary textile techniques and exploration, such as hand-tufting, remains limited. Furthermore, the aesthe...