Handwoven Ewe Kente Cloth – Vintage 1980s Ghana Textile

Authentic Handwoven Ewe Kente Cloth – “Woman Size” (69″ × 54½″)

Experience the vibrant heritage of Ghana with this Handwoven Ewe Kente cloth, sourced directly from the Volta Region. Crafted in the 1980s, this vintage ceremonial textile is a testament to the beauty and skill of traditional Ghanaian weaving.

• Size: 69″ × 54½″ (175 cm × 138 cm)
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor wear and natural stains that add character

This cloth’s bold patterns and rich hues reflect the Ewe weaver’s mastery and deep cultural storytelling.

Why This Cloth Matters

This Ghana Ewe Kente is more than a textile it’s a narrative woven in threads. Every stripe, symbol, and color conveys meanings tied to history, ethics, oral lore, and spiritual beliefs. Ideal as a traditional garment, or as a striking wall hanging, sofa cover, or bedspread in modern homes.

The Ewe Kente Legacy

The Ewe people have woven Kente since the 17th century, creating textiles with distinctive symbols like animals, geometric shapes, and abstract forms. Each element holds meaning wisdom, courage, unity, fertility woven using natural cotton, silk, and sometimes metallic thread.

Unlike Ashanti Kente, Ewe Kente tends to feature narrower strips sewn together, with more geometric motifs and symbolic animals. Woven for ceremonies, festivals, and rites of passage, the cloth remains central to Ewe identity.

At TribalGH, we celebrate this artistry. Each cloth is a piece of history, carrying the legacy of skillful hands, community, and generations of storytelling.

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