Handwoven Ashanti Kente Cloth – 1970s Woman Size 76″×39″

Authentic Handwoven Ashanti Kente – Woman Size 76″ × 39″ (193 × 99 cm)

Experience the rich heritage of Ghana with this remarkable vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente cloth. Crafted in Kumasi in the 1970s, this woman‑size textile measures 76″ × 39″ (193 × 99 cm) and is in very good condition showing only a few small holes and minor wear that attest to decades of ceremonial use and history.

• Size: 76″ × 39″ (193 × 99 cm) – Woman size
• Age: 1970s vintage
• Condition: Very good; minor small holes & subtle stains
• Origin: Hand woven in Kumasi, Ashanti region, Ghana

This exquisite cloth was woven on a traditional horizontal treadle loom, where narrow strips of premium cotton (and rare silk accents) were meticulously sewn together. Each piece took weeks to months to produce, depending on the complexity of the design.

More than just fabric, Ashanti Kente serves as a visual poem embodying Ghana’s oral history, moral values, philosophical beliefs, and spiritual heritage. In the 17th century, it began as royal and sacred wear among the Asante kings, and today continues to be honored in ceremonies, worn with pride, and cherished by collectors. This cloth can also serve as a striking wall hanging, sofa or bedcover piece an elegant slice of authentic African art.

About Ashanti Kente

Ashanti (Asante) Kente is a vibrant ceremonial cloth historically woven by master weavers on horizontal looms in Kumasi, Ghana. Each pattern and symbol carries deep meaning representing proverbs, ethics, historical events, and communal values. Colors are symbolic: black for maturation and spiritual energy, gold for wealth and royalty, green for growth and renewal, blue for peace, and red for political passion and bloodshed.

Kente weaving materials range from affordably elegant cotton and rayon to rare luxurious silk each adding to the cloth’s texture and prestige. While Ashanti Kente is bold and geometric, Ewe Kente (from Ghana’s Volta region) tends to feature softer palettes and linear patterns. The Ashanti variant is traditionally royal attire, whereas Ewe Kente often reflects local community motifs and storytelling.

The history of Kente began in the 17th century when two Akan hunters observed weaving techniques from a spider’s web, inspiring the first narrow strips stitched together. From royal garb to global cultural icon, Kente continues to symbolize creativity, identity, and resilience.

This piece from the 1970s is not just a cloth it’s a tangible relic of Ghana’s Ashanti history and weaving mastery. Add this exceptional piece to your collection today.

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