From the coast of West Africa to the Karst mountains of southwest China, two iconic textile traditions -- Kente and ...

timber slats installed in a wood pattern reminiscent of hand-woven West African kente cloth. In contrast with the downstairs, the second floor appears to float above the ground floor.

in the same manner that old-fashioned hand loom cloth weaving was executed. Two men are necessary to work one loom, each throwing the shuttle -alternately. Brass wire has s?me peculiar properties.

Every March, Ghana celebrates its independence and cultural heritage during Ghana month. The country comes alive with vibrant displays of Kente cloth, handwoven Fugu, and the intricate patterns of ...

Attractions at the pavilion include cocoa and chocolate products, tourism displays, educational content, and local handicrafts such as beads, Kente cloth, and Bolga basket bags. Visitors have been ...

Serwaa Amihere slays in kente at the launch of Ghana Gold pendant jewellery. Photo credit: @ghkwaku. Source: Instagram At the centre of the evening’s festivities was the grand unveiling of the Ghana ...

It was heart-warming to see each stakeholder contributing whatever he had: some brought pieces of ladies’ or women’s kente cloth; some contributed science textbooks to enable him enrol at the School.” ...

Zfanat in Omani dialect refers to the craft of weaving, specifically in this context to the traditional art of weaving da’un—a final product crafted from dried palm fronds. The process begins with ...

Before his address, he and his wife were draped in traditional Ghanaian cloth, known as Kente, and they waved at the crowd to acknowledge the cheers. The moment of Clinton in Kente has become iconic ...