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Kente cloth is not only unique for the weaving and sewing techniques and the bright colors, but also for it's unique designs. Kente is origanally from the Akan ethnic group from the Ashanti region of Ghana. The Kingdom of Ashanti royalty (currently prevalent throughout Asanteman) says: – “Kente, known as nwentoma in Akan, is a type of silk and cotton fabric, made of interwoven cloth.” Originally the fabric, was reserved for the royalty. Later it continued to bloom as a symbol of wealth, high social status and association with culture. 

‘Kenten,’ the Akan word for basket, became the name for the fabric due to how it was weaved. It was produced on a wooden, horizontal loom, modified to create narrow strips of cloth  that measure up to four inches wide. It is the art and technique of the weavers, mostly men, that create the beautiful geometric designs. The cloth becomes unique with every piece. Once the weaver has enough strips, they are sewn together to make a full-sized clothing piece.

The original Kente was black and white. With time, the weavers started using a range of bright colors  and the cloth became more celebratory in its nature.  

This piece is in very good condition and is an example of the beautiful bright colored fabric. In this case the cloth is made in one piece and is not composed of small strips. There are no holes in the fabric and the seams are intact.  

Materials: cotton and silk
Measurements: 180 x 139 cm



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Textiel - Katoen - Kente doek - Ashanti - West Africa - 180 cm 