In Bonwire, kente has traditionally been a men's art since the 16th century; girls, they said, are taught that weaving could make them barren - a sort of reversal of the old American concept that ...

Africa 's textile heritage is a colorful tapestry of history, culture, and artistry. The continent's diverse textile techniques, passed down generations, reflect cultural identities of various ...

Kente cloth is more than mere fashion, Embil and Kusimba said. It is a canvas upon which centuries of African people have told their stories. It can show rank or prestige.

Historically, "kente" has been the cloth of kings, with its roots coming from the Asante and Ewe people of Ghana and Togo. "Wrapped in Pride" explores the history of traditional Ghanaian weaving ...

The young kente weaver urged all interested individuals to venture into kente weaving because it is easy to weave, pays well, and is a craft that everyone, regardless of gender, could take on and ...

Today, the value put on the custom of weaving kente cloth remains to be questioned by both Africans as well as non-Africans. Some experts mention that the patterns as well as symbols made use of in ...

“In fact, the Kente cloth does not only make the body beautiful but also vividly portrays history, moral values, and aesthetic principles, evoking a sense of pride,” Thompson Avornyotsey said.

Without bias, the true origins of Kente cloth trace back to the Ewe people, specifically from the town of Notsie, located in modern-day Togo. Among the Ewes, the cloth was originally known as "K3t3." ...

Learn about Kente (woven) cloth, a tradition from the Ashante and Ewe tribes of Ghana. Weave a bracelet or bookmark. Materials provided. All ages. Presented by the Textile Museum of Canada in ...

Weavers of traditional Kente cloth at Bonwire in the Ashanti Region are prevailing on the government to provide them with a dedicated working space and a local thread factory.

Examine patterns and learn their significance, weave a bracelet or bookmark inspired by Kente cloth to take home. 2 pm. Free. Pre-register. Phone: 416-396-8970 Register for event ...