Authentic Antique Handwoven Ewe Kente Cloth – Woman Size 155 × 122 cm

Authentic Antique Handwoven Ewe Kente Cloth – Woman Size (155 cm × 122 cm)

• Size: 61″ × 48″ (155 cm × 122 cm)
• Origin: Volta Region, Ghana (Ewe people), 1960s
• Condition: Excellent antique condition with minor age-related wear  see photos for details
• Material: 100% handwoven cotton threads

This stunning Handwoven Ewe Kente cloth from Ghana’s Volta Region dates back to the 1960s. Crafted on a horizontal treadle loom and meticulously pieced together from narrow strips, this ceremonial cloth exemplifies cultural artistry. Its vibrant patterns and quality craftsmanship reveal the weaver’s mastery and dedication over several weeks or months.

Whether worn during special events or displayed as a cherished art piece, this cloth tells a story: its bold colors, motifs, and textures reflect Ewe oral traditions, moral values, and spiritual beliefs. A genuine example of African heritage, this piece is equally captivating as wall art, a luxurious throw, or a collector’s treasure.

About Ewe Kente Cloth

The Handwoven Ewe Kente cloth is an iconic Ghana Ewe Kente textile, handwoven on traditional horizontal looms by skilled artisans in the Volta Region. Each strip is imbued with symbolic patterns animals, geometric shapes, and bold hues that convey meaning and history. Common symbols include birds for leadership, zigzags for life’s journey, and animals like the crocodile for patience.

Traditionally, Ewe Kente is crafted from cotton or a cotton-silk blend. Ewe weavers often use narrower warp threads compared to Ashanti Kente, resulting in a lighter, more flexible fabric. While Ashanti Kente tends toward large, bold shapes, Ewe designs often feature intricate, densely woven patterns and symbolism tied to Ewe cosmology.

Kente first emerged in the 17th century among royal weavers. Over time, its use expanded beyond royalty to spiritual ceremonies, funerals, and important cultural observances. Today, both Ewe and Ashanti Kente remain cultural emblems of Ghana, worn at weddings, graduations, and festivals.

Owning an original vintage Handwoven Ewe Kente cloth means preserving a rich cultural legacy a wearable work of art that transcends time.

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