Vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente, Woman Size 75½″×43½″ – Ghana Cloth

Vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente Cloth – Woman Size – 75½″ × 43½″ (192 × 110 cm)

This is an authentic, vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente cloth from Kumasi, Ghana – a collector’s dream piece crafted in the 1970s. This ceremonial textile remains in excellent condition, with only minor age-related wear and faint stains. Ideal for wall display, sofa or bed covering, or ceremonial use.

• Size: 75 ½″ × 43 ½″ (192 cm × 110 cm)
• Era: 1970s
• Condition: Excellent vintage; minor stains and wear from age and use
• Origin: Handwoven on a horizontal treadle loom in Kumasi, Ashanti region, Ghana
• Use: Ceremonial garment, decorative art piece, textile collector’s item

About this Cloth

Each strip of this Ghana Ashanti Kente was meticulously woven, then expertly sewn together to form a stunning ceremonial cloth. Depending on complexity and size, crafting such a piece took weeks or even months. This is Handwoven Ashanti Kente at its finest  rich in cultural heritage and aesthetic splendor.

The Meaning Beyond the Weave

Ashanti Kente cloth is more than fabric it is a tapestry of history, oral traditions, philosophy, moral values, and spiritual beliefs. Traditional patterns carry symbolic names and stories. Colors speak volumes: black for maturity, blue for peace, gold for royalty, green for growth, and red for sacrifice. Weavers in Kumasi masterfully blend cotton, rayon, and occasionally rare silk threads to elevate each design.

Wear & Symbolism

For centuries the Ashanti people wore Kente during major ceremonies, rites of passage, festivals, and on the battlefield. The cloth served as a visual assertion of status, identity, and heritage. While Ashanti Kente tends to feature bold geometric patterns and royal motifs, Ewe Kente (from southeastern Ghana) often displays more intricate, asymmetrical designs making both styles distinct yet equally culturally powerful.

Historical Roots

Kente weaving dates back to at least the 17th century. According to legend, hunters observed brightly patterned spider webs and translated that inspiration into cloth. Over time, weaving techniques evolved, and Kente became regalia reserved for Ashanti royals, chiefs, and esteemed individuals. Today, it stands as a symbol of Ghana’s rich textile legacy.

This vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente cloth is a rare artifact of African art, tradition, and craftsmanship truly a treasure for collectors and admirers of world textiles.

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• TribalGH’s Ewe Kente Cloth Collection
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