RARE DESIGN African Kente hand woven cloth Ashanti Asante Akan textile Ghana
RARE DESIGN African Kente hand woven cloth Ashanti Asante Akan textile Ghana
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This is authentic old African very good quality hand woven ASHANTI KENTE.
This is a "Woman size" cloth and measures 80 3/4" x 40 1/2" ( 205 cm x 103 cm ).
The cloth was made in the 1970s and is in excellent condition with the exception of 1 small size hole ( Please see photo 2 ) and minor stains and wear due to usage and age.
Kente is an ASHANTI / ASANTE ( Ghana - West Africa ) Ceremonial cloth that is hand woven on a horizontal treadle loom.
The strips are sewn together into larger pieces of cloths.
It takes from several weeks to months for a weaver to complete a cloth like this depending of the design and size !
Kente is more than just a cloth but is a visual representation of history, ethics, oral literature, philosophy, moral values and religious beliefs. The Kente cloths history goes back to the 17th Century. In present days is still used as a cloth in Ghana but is also used by collectors of fine woven cloths and artifacts as Wall hanging, sofa or bed covering. A real piece of Authentic African art !