Handwoven Ashanti Kente – Woman Size Vintage 1970s Ceremonial Cloth

Handwoven Ashanti Kente – Vintage 1970s Woman Size

Discover this authentic vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente, crafted in Kumasi, Ghana. Celebrated for its exceptional quality, this ceremonial cloth embodies centuries of Ashanti heritage and artistry.

• Size: 82 ¼″ × 43″ (209 cm × 109 cm) – Woman size cloth
• Era: 1970s vintage
• Condition: Very good, with minor age-related wear and light stains, preserving its character

This exquisite Ghana Ashanti Kente was handwoven on a traditional horizontal treadle loom. Individual strips were meticulously sewn together, a process that can take from several weeks to several months depending on the complexity of the design.

🎨 A true statement piece perfect for ceremonial wear, or as stunning wall art, sofa or bed covering. An authentic piece of African art that carries the soul of the Ashanti people.

About Ashanti Kente Cloth

Ashanti Kente, also known as Asante Kente, is more than just a textile it’s a vibrant tapestry of Ashanti history, values, oral traditions, philosophy, and spiritual beliefs. Originating in the 17th century within the Ashanti Kingdom, this ceremonial cloth is traditionally woven in narrow strips on a horizontal loom. These strips are sewn together to create impressive, colorful cloths reserved for royalty, special occasions, and high-status ceremonies.

Handweaving & Materials: Produced on horizontal treadle looms, each Kente cloth is the result of a master weaver’s skill and devotion. While cotton and rayon are common, rare silk variants denote prestige and ceremony.

Design & Symbolism: Kente patterns encode profound meanings geometric shapes and intricate motifs represent proverbs, ethical precepts, social status, and historical events. Color symbolism is central: black signifies maturity and spiritual strength; blue stands for peace and love; green embodies growth and renewal; red indicates political struggle or sacrifice; gold/yellow represents royalty, wealth, and spiritual purity.

Cultural Use: Traditionally worn during important ceremonies royal durbars, weddings, rites of passage the cloth remains a treasured symbol of identity and pride. In contrast, Ewe Kente, woven by the Ewe people, differs in pattern style, rhythm, and symmetry Ashanti Kente tends toward bold, asymmetrical designs while Ewe versions are more geometric and repetitive.

Heritage & History: Rooted in 17th-century Ashanti weaving traditions, Kente cloth evolved from utilitarian fabric into a symbol of authority and cultural unity. Its use and appreciation have grown globally; today collectors and admirers display vintage Kente as art. Owning a vintage piece from the 1970s is holding a fragment of Ghana’s soul.

Bring home a real piece of African heritage with this vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente each thread tells a story, and every hue reflects tradition.

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