Handwoven Ashanti Kente – 77″ × 52″ Woman Size Authentic Cloth

Handwoven Ashanti Kente Cloth – Woman Size (77" × 52")

Discover this authentic, vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente cloth, crafted in Kumasi, Ghana in the 1970s. This Woman‑size treasure measures:

• 77″ (195 cm) length
• 52″ (132 cm) width

This piece is in very good condition for its age, with a few small stains and minor wear natural marks of its rich history and usage.

🎨 Why You’ll Love It

• Authentic Ghana Ashanti Kente, handwoven on a horizontal treadle loom.
• Strips meticulously sewn together to create the full cloth.
• Takes several weeks or even months to complete, depending on pattern.
• Versatile: perfect as ceremonial wrap, collector’s item, wall art, or sofa/bed throw.

About Ashanti Kente Cloth

Ashanti Kente is more than just fabric it embodies history, ethics, oral literature, philosophy, moral values, and religious beliefs. Originating in the Ashanti (Asante) region of Ghana in the 17th century, these cloths remain a vibrant symbol of cultural identity.

Weaving & Materials

Traditionally handwoven, Kente strips combine materials like cotton, rayon, and occasionally rare silk. Each pattern and color carries deep symbolism:

• Black: maturity, spiritual energy
• Blue: peace, harmony
• Gold/Yellow: royalty, wealth, spiritual purity
• Green: renewal, vegetation
• Red: political and spiritual moods, bloodshed
• White: purity, cleansing rites

Use & Cultural Significance

Worn by Ashanti royalty and dignitaries, Kente cloth marks special occasions. Its vibrant motifs and patterns tell stories proverbs, historical events, and moral lessons.

Ashanti vs. Ewe Kente

While both Ghanaian groups produce Kente, Ashanti Kente is noted for bold, block‑like patterns and deeper colors, whereas Ewe Kente features narrower stripes and more geometric, linear designs.

History of Kente Cloth

Dating back to the 1600s, Kente weaving spread across Ashanti territories and beyond. Originally reserved for royals, today it's cherished worldwide for its artistry and heritage.

Add this exceptional piece of Handwoven Ashanti Kente woven with tradition, story, and soul to your collection or décor.

🔗 Explore TribalGH’s Ewe Kente collection
🔗 Browse TribalGH’s cloths & textiles