Releasing angisas has a long tradition within the Afro-Surinamese community. It goes back to the end of the 19th century. The symbols, images and drawings printed on it tell the stories of a community and its history. The memorial cloth is an important part of the Afro-Surinamese costume. When starched and tied, it can be worn as a headpiece.
This angisa was released by Tailors & Wearers in collaboration with Jane Stjeward-Schubert, Selita Klas, Astrid Zweevel, Hellen Vreugd, Siglien Wijntuin, Marie Renfurm and Ifna Blijd. They collectively indentified the various elements during discussions on how history persists in the present. They also determined what they believe should not be forgotten in Rotterdam at that moment.
Slavery monument Rotterdam, design Alex da Silva
Anton de Kom
Surinam in 1873
Water
Gommawiwiri plant
Odo: 'Bondru fu koni meki koni e panya leki siri'. / Where knowledge is bundled, knowledge is spread like seed.
