This
is a beautiful traditional handwoven Kente cloth from Bonwire, Ghana.
It is full of vibrant colors, 100% cotton, to suit every style! Kente
cloth which is a type of silk and cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth
strips is the royal and sacred cloth of the Ashantis in the Republic of
Ghana. It is a unisex adult cloth and worn in times of extreme
importance. The men's cloth is larger than that of the women. This
prestigious cloth is worn during important functions like Engagements,
Weddings, Church service, Graduations and any other important event.
Kente
weaving originated from Bonwire, a kente clothing weaving village in
Ejisu-Juaben Municipal district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. In the
past, Asante Kente cloth was worn primarily by kings and high-ranking
chiefs, but overtime, the use of kente became widespread and now worn by
any person. Due to its significance, it has been adopted by people in
Ivory Coast and many other West African countries.
The icon of
African cultural heritage, Asante kente is well noted for its dazzling,
multicolored patterns of vibrant colours, geometric shapes and bold
designs. It is the best known of all African textiles. The names of the
cloth are derived from several sources including important historical
events, proverbs, important chiefs, queen mothers and plants.
The
fabric can be used for all types of crafts and dress making for both
causal and special occasion. The fabric in the picture is made of cotton
and is in 3 pieces. Each piece is 2 yards, making 6 yards in all. Each
piece measures 64 inches long x 42 inches wide.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Dry cleaning recommended but
can be hand washed with a very mild detergent and cold water
- Do not bleach