Vintage 1970s Handwoven Ewe Kente Cloth – 71¼″×48¼″ Volta, Ghana

Authentic Vintage 1970s Woman‑Size Handwoven Ewe Kente Cloth – Volta Region, Ghana

Experience the timeless beauty of genuine Vintage Handwoven Ewe Kente, crafted in Ghana’s Volta Region during the 1970s. This exquisite ceremonial cloth, measuring 71¼″ × 48¼″ (181 cm × 122 cm), showcases vibrant square weft‑float blocks in a rich palette of colors. Despite minor signs of wear and few minor stains natural for its age it remains in very good condition. Perfect as a wearable piece or a stunning wall or furniture accent.

• Size: 71¼″ × 48¼″ (181 cm × 122 cm)

This authentic Ghana Ewe Kente cloth is handwoven on a traditional horizontal treadle loom. Narrow strips each a feat of precision and artistry are sewn together to form this full-length ceremonial textile. Depending on the complexity of the design, such a piece could take several weeks to months to complete, showcasing the weaver’s profound skill and patience.

About Ewe Kente Cloth

Ewe Kente is far more than a cloth it’s a living tapestry of cultural identity. Woven by talented artisans of the Ewe people in Ghana’s Volta Region, each pattern and symbol is imbued with meaning: celebrations of history, ethics, moral values, proverbs, spiritual beliefs, and the wisdom of oral traditions.

Popular motifs include geometric shapes, animals, and spiritual symbols, each representing unique stories: courage, unity, wealth, fertility, and leadership. Wools, cotton threads, and sometimes silk accents mingle to form its vivid texture and color.

Historically dating back to the 17th century, Kente remains central to Ewe ceremonial life festivals, rites of passage, and prestigious events. Though distinct from Ashanti Kente Ewe variants often feature more open square patterns and a lighter palette they share the art of meticulously sewing strips into a harmonious whole.

Today, Ewe Kente is both wearable art and collectible heritage. It is treasured in Ghana for ceremonies and prized globally by collectors as wall hangings or furniture coverings carrying centuries of tradition and beauty.

Add this Vintage Handwoven Ewe Kente cloth to your collection: a genuine piece of African art and living history.

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