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Vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente Cloth – Woman Size 74″ × 45¼″
Vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente Cloth – Woman Size 74″ × 45¼″
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Woman Size Handwoven Ashanti Kente Cloth – 74″ × 45¼″ (188 × 115 cm)
Discover this authentic, vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente cloth from Ghana – a vibrant ceremonial textile woven in Kumasi during the 1970s. Perfect for collectors or cultural enthusiasts.
- Size: 74″ × 45¼″ (188 cm × 115 cm)
- Era: 1970s (used, very good vintage condition)
- Material: Cotton (with traditional dye techniques)
- Condition Notes: A few age‑point spots, one small hole (see photo 3), minor wear from usage
This exquisite Ghana Ashanti Kente was handwoven on a horizontal treadle loom in Kumasi. Multiple narrow strips were painstakingly joined to create this ceremonial cloth a labor‑intensive process taking weeks or even months, depending on the design’s complexity.
Whether worn ceremonially or displayed as textile art, this Handwoven Ashanti Kente embodies rich cultural heritage and visual symbolism.
About Ashanti Kente Cloth
Ashanti Kente originated in the 17th century among the Asante (Ashanti) people of Ghana. Woven in vibrant colors and intricate patterns, each design narrates proverbs, historical events, religious beliefs, ethical values, moral imperatives, and oral literature. Traditional weavers sometimes incorporate rare silk or rayon alongside cotton, though authentic vintage pieces are typically 100 % cotton.
The colors carry deep symbolism:
- Black: Maturity, spiritual energy, ancestral spirits
- Blue: Harmony, love, peace
- Green: Growth, harvest, renewal
- Gold/Yellow: Royalty, wealth, high status
- Red: Political passion, sacrifice, spiritual struggle
- White: Purity, cleansing rituals
Designs are symbolic too: zigzags may signify life’s twists, checkerboards represent creativity and innovation, and specific motifs carry cultural narratives.
While both Ashanti and Ewe peoples weave Kente, Ashanti patterns often feature bold geometric shapes and rich color contrasts, whereas Ewe cloths lean toward linear motifs and softer hues.
Why This Cloth Matters
This vintage Ghana Ashanti Kente is a genuine piece of textile art handwoven with traditional techniques, steeped in Ghanaian history, and alive with symbolic meaning. It makes a stunning wall hanging, sofa throw, bed covering, or ceremonial garment.
Bring home a real piece of TribalGH‑curated African heritage and celebrate centuries of West African artistic excellence.
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