CLOTH OF THE GREAT Akunitan Ghana Ashanti African cloth fabric Ethnic Tribal

Authentic 1960s Ashanti Akunitan - “Cloth of the Great” from Ghana (120" x 84")

This is a striking and rare example of an original Akunitan cloth—also known as the “Cloth of the Great”—handmade by the Ashanti (Asante) people of Ghana in the 1960s.

• 📏 Size: 120" x 84" (304 cm x 213 cm)
• ✋ Technique: Fully hand-embroidered
• 🧵 Material: Traditional woolen fabric
• 🦁 Motifs: Lions, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and other African animal and tribal symbols
• 📚 Reference: Similar cloth featured in “Wrapped in Pride”, page 58, cloth A3
• 🧼 Condition: Very good vintage condition with some small holes and light wear consistent with age

Akunitan cloths are ceremonial textiles historically worn by Ashanti royalty and warriors to signify power, status, and storytelling through symbolism. Each motif is rich in meaning and was hand-embroidered with great care.

A true collector’s piece and a beautiful example of authentic African textile art.