Ties That Bind

"Ties That Bind" is my interpretation of Black Joy and togetherness. Tie That Binds: definition from UsingEnglish.com (idiom: is the shared belief or other factor that links people together.)
I selected African designed fabric to custom create each tie. After my quilt was completed, I thought about what the design symbolized.
The ties represent family Umoja and our African ancestry. Black Joy surpasses time and distance which binds us with togetherness. The ties, centered around a flower, the focal point, Black Joy. The use of buttons convey how Black Joy is infinite and continuous.
"ties That Bind"----Black Joy Umoja

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