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Kente - One of the most sumptuously colored textiles used for clothing is Ghanaian kente cloth, made by Asante and Ewe...read more
Kente - One of the most sumptuously colored textiles used for clothing is Ghanaian kente cloth, made by Asante and Ewe weavers using specially designed looms. Kente is woven in very long four-inch (9.5 cm) narrow strips and then cut to size and sewn together. Both weavers and sewers are men. Kente cloth is the traditional/national cloth of Ghana, it is worn by several Ghanaian tribes, most especially the Akans and the Ashanti royalty. Kente is made in Akan lands such as Ashanti Kingdom, (Bonwire, Adanwomase, Sakora Wonoo, Ntonso in the Kwabre areas of the Ashanti Region). Akans refer to kente as nwentoma, meaning woven cloth. It is an Akan royal, and sacred fabric worn only in times of extreme importance and was the cloth of kings. Over time, the use of kente became more widespread. However, its importance has remained, and it is held in high esteem with Akans. A variety of kente patterns have been invented, each of which has a particular concept traditionally associated with it. For example, the Obaakofoo Mmu Man pattern symbolizes democratic rule. The symbolic meanings of the colors are explained in an attached text. All Kentes have been collected in the field, some of them already in the 1970ties.
Adinkra - Adinkra is a block printed cloth, using a stamp carved out of a calabash gourd. The design is carved into the hard outer surface, and a handle is made by pressing raphia palm splints into the soft inner skin. The stamps are then dipped into a dark ink made out by boiling root bark from the badee tree. Each of the traditional motifs has its own symbolic meaning (see chart in doc. annexed)
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Small kente Cloth from Ghana10.07.1785
- Cotton
- New never used
- Fabrics for fashion design
- Elements for individual jewelry design
A smal,new Kente with a very fine weaving
Large green Kente cloth10.07.1768
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fabrics for fashion design
- Functional household item
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A large Kente from Ghan. Collected in 1970th in Ghana.The fabric has some stains but they can be cleaned without too much difficulty.
Kente cloth from Ghana10.07.1150
- Various fibres
- New, based on traditional design
A new very colorful Kente cloth from Ghana from Ashanti region in Ghana, bought in Bonwire a famous weaving village in the region. The specific name of the design is not known, any indication is welcomed (info@etnicdesign.ch)
New Adinkra cloth10.07.1149
- Various fibres
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
A fine hand woven cloth from Ghana, with grey, yellow and red strips. A traditional, very fine weaving technique from the Ashanti region in Ghana makes this piece an extraordinary cloth. Bought in Ghan in 2017.
Large black & white Adinkra cloth10.07.1148
- Cotton
- Excellent overall condition
- Modern local design
An interesting new Adinkra cloth with black and white strips on which Adinkra motifs have been stamped. A real design item based on the traditional Adinkra cloth bought in 2017 in Ghana. Regarding the technique see category 10.09, Adinkra stamps.
Adinkra cloth from Kumasi10.07.1147
- Various fibres
- New, based on traditional design
An interesting new dark Adinkra cloth on a black cloth Adinkra motifs have been stamped. For signification of Adinkra motifs see 10.09. Bought in 2017 in Kumasi.
Set of 2 pieces of Kente cloth10.07.1146
- Various fibres
- New, based on traditional design
A new very colorful complete set of Kente cloth from the Ashanti region in Ghana, bought in Bonwire a famous weaving village in the region. The specific name of the design is not known, any indication is welcomed (info@etnicdesign.ch)
Black and white Kente cloth10.07.1145
- Various fibres
- New, based on traditional design
- High aesthetic value
A new very large black and white Kente cloth from the Ashanti region in Ghana, bought in Bonwire a famous weaving village in the region. The geometric non-figurative motifs. Each motif has a proverb associated with it and whole cloth is given a name. Any information of the name of the present cloth is welcomed (info@etnicdesign.ch).
Dark Kente cloth from Ghana10.07.1144
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
An old large black and green Kente cloth from the Ashanti region in Ghana, in very good condition for its age. It's rare to be able to buy old Kente clothes.
Old and fine Kente from Ghana10.07.1143
- Cotton
- Silk
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A rare old Kente cloth, very fine weaving, an extraordinary piece of cloth in good condition. It may contain some silk. I am thankful for any information regarding the name of this Kente (info@etnicdesig.ch)
Ancient Kente from Ghana10.07.1142
- Cotton
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A rare old Kente cloth, an extraordinary piece of cloth in good condition, the best piece in our collection. I am thankful for any information regarding the name of this Kente (info@etnicdesig.ch)
Small weaving from Ghana10.07.666
- Various fibres
- New, based on traditional design
A cloth woven on a large loom, veriy decorative.
Kente Cloth from Ghana10.07.665
- Various fibres
- New, based on traditional design
A new Kernte cloth with a very fine design. It forms a pair with 10.07.666
Kente Cloth from Ghana10.07.664
- Various fibres
- Excellent overall condition
- New, based on traditional design
A new Kernte cloth with a very fine design. It forms a pair with 10.07.665