Handwoven Ewe Kente Cloth – 1960s Woman Size 87×53 – Ghana Ewe Kente

Handwoven Ewe Kente Cloth – 1960s Woman Size (87" × 53")

This is an exquisite, authentic Antique 1960s Handwoven Ewe Kente cloth from Ghana’s Volta Region. Crafted on a traditional horizontal treadle loom, this ceremonial textile is steeped in symbol-rich visual heritage and tribal artistry.

• Size: 87″ (220 cm) length × 53″ (135 cm) width – ideal as a woman’s cloth or striking display piece.

The cloth is in excellent vintage condition, with minor stains and wear that testify to its authentic age and use. Please inspect the photos for details.

This Handwoven Ewe Kente cloth reflects deep cultural significance in every strip and stitch – a visual tapestry of history, philosophy, moral values, oral literature, and spiritual beliefs.

About Ewe Kente & Its Heritage

Ewe Kente, woven by master weavers in Ghana’s Volta Region, uses narrow strips sewn together to form a larger textile. This meticulous process can take from several weeks to months depending on the complexity and size.

The cloth’s vibrant patterns and motifs such as animals, symbolic shapes, and color schemes carry layers of meaning:

• Animals like birds and fish often symbolize virtues such as wisdom, adaptability, and prosperity.
• Geometric shapes and color palettes each embody values like unity, courage, purity, and harmony.

Material traditionally includes cotton, silk, and often golden threads, resulting in a cloth that shines both visually and symbolically. Used in ceremonies among the Ewe people such as celebrations, rites of passage, and chieftaincy rituals this ceremonial cloth remains a potent cultural emblem.

Unlike Ashanti Kente, which has broader, more boldly colored motifs, Ewe Kente is typically more intricate with narrower stripes and a denser symbolic language specific to the Volta traditions.

Originating in the 17th century, Kente cloth has evolved from royal fabric to national emblem, yet its artisanal roots remain true. Today, authentic vintage pieces are treasured by collectors and can be showcased as wall hangings, bedspreads, or statement sofa covers a genuine work of tribal art.

This rare Handwoven Ewe Kente cloth from the 1960s is more than a textile it’s a living archive of culture, craftsmanship, and African heritage.

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