Handwoven Ewe Kente Vintage 1970s Cloth – 178 × 131 cm, Ghana

Vintage Handwoven Ewe Kente Cloth – 1970s – Woman Size

This authentic vintage African handwoven Ewe Kente cloth hails from the Volta Region of Ghana. Expertly crafted in the 1970s for women, it features vibrant square weft-float blocks and is in very good vintage condition, with a few minor stains and signs of wear. See photos for details.

• Size: 70″ × 51½″ (178 cm × 131 cm)  woman size
• Era: 1970s vintage piece
• Origin: Volta Region, Ghana
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; minor stains and wear consistent with age
• Design: Multicolored square weft-float blocks in vibrant hues

This ceremonial cloth was handwoven on a horizontal treadle loom, with individual narrow strips sewn together to create the full piece. It took several weeks to months to complete, depending on design complexity.

About Ewe Kente Cloth

The Ewe Kente cloth from Ghana’s Volta Region is more than just fabric it is a visual tapestry of history, ethics, oral literature, moral values, religious beliefs, and Ghanaian cultural identity. Woven by hand, each segment reflects symbolism: animals, geometric shapes, and bright hues each carry meaning courage, wisdom, societal harmony, or spiritual protection.

Materials traditionally include cotton and silk; some weavings feature locally sourced raffia or synthetic threads introduced post-1960s, enriching texture and color. Ewe Kente differs from Ashanti Kente not only in motif and color palettes but also in strip width and weaving technique. Ewe patterns tend to be bolder, with larger pictorial blocks, while Ashanti Kente uses narrower, more intricate stripes.

Used historically in ceremonies births, rites of passage, festivals this cloth remains culturally significant. Today, collectors also display it as wall art or use it as a decorative throw on sofas or beds.

This piece is a genuine work of African textile artistry carry a piece of Ghanaian heritage into your home!

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• Ashanti Kente cloths at TribalGH
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