Kente
Ghana
Kente is probably the most recognizable of Africa's many traditional textiles, adopted by Africans around the world as a symbol of their heritage. Early cloths were woven with imported silk, but since the 1920s Kente weavers have used rayon or rayon mixed with cotton. Handwoven, from the Volta region straddling the border between Ghana and Togo.
This west African woven fabric whose rich history originates from the study of the weaving of the spider's web, is full of attached meaning in its patterns and vibrant colors. Kente was and is still perceived as a royal cloth reserved for special social and sacred occasions whose uses have now been democratized but still held to high regard in the Ashanti and Ewe cultures of West Africa.
Over the years Kente has been widely adopted by Africans around the world as a symbol of their heritage. Weaving of Kente is considered a skill that is taught and handed down from father to son. Lately, more female artisans are learning the craft and slowly being assumed into the weaving 'clubs'. Early cloths were woven with imported silk, but since the 1920s Kente weavers have used rayon or rayon mixed with cotton. Woven in 4"-4.5" wide strips, that are sewn together to create a large cloth. The weaving is done on handmade horizontal strip looms.
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Main Yarns
100% Cotton
Other Yarns Available on Request
Rayon | Silk
Suitable for:
Fashion, Beauty, Home, Accessories and DIY projects
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