Handwoven Ashanti Kente – Rare Vintage Silk Woman’s Cloth 75″×40¾″

Handwoven Ashanti Kente – Rare Vintage 1970s All‑Silk Woman’s Cloth (75" × 40¾")

Experience the luxurious elegance of a truly authentic, vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente cloth an exceptional museum‑quality piece, crafted entirely of rare silk by master weavers in Kumasi, Ghana during the 1970s. This stunning ceremonial textile is in excellent condition, with only minor natural wear and subtle staining that reflect its history and use.

• Size: 75″ × 40¾″ (190 cm × 103 cm) – perfect for draping, display, or as part of a ceremonial wardrobe.
• Material: 100% silk (extremely rare this is not rayon).
• Origin: Hand‑woven on a horizontal treadle loom by skilled Ashanti/Asante artisans in Kumasi, Ghana.
• Era: 1970s vintage  a cherished heritage piece.
• Condition: Excellent – minor stains and gentle wear consistent with age; no major damage or repairs.

This extraordinary Ghana Ashanti Kente cloth transcends mere fabric it’s a living archive of culture, philosophy, oral literature and moral values. Created strip by strip on traditional treadle looms, each pattern takes weeks or even months to complete, and each design holds a deep symbolic meaning.

About Handwoven Ashanti Kente

Kente cloth, rooted in the 17th‑century Asante Empire, is more than ceremonial dress it’s a narrative woven in threads. Traditional silk alongside more common cotton and rayon is woven into complex patterns that celebrate everything from community unity to spiritual wisdom. Rare silk Kente was once reserved for royalty and special occasions this piece upholds that regal lineage.

Symbolic Weaving

• Colors:
  • Gold: royalty, wealth, spiritual purity
  • Black: maturation, intensity, ancestral energy
  • Green: regeneration, vegetation, renewal
  • Red: political struggle, sacrifice
• Patterns: Each motif is named and imbued with aphorisms, proverbs, values and historical stories.

Weaving & Materials

Handwoven on a horizontal loom, narrow strips of silk are meticulously sewn edge to edge into the expansive cloth you see here. While cotton and rayon versions are widespread, pure silk Kente is rare and highly prized.

Ashanti vs. Ewe Kente

Although both Ghanaian, Ashanti (Asante) and Ewe kente styles differ: Ashanti designs often feature bolder, geometric forms with stronger symbolism linked to chieftaincy and royal courts, while Ewe Kente may showcase subtler, linear motifs with spiritual and communal connotations.

Usage & Legacy

Kente is worn during significant rites weddings, naming ceremonies, funerals or displayed as collector’s art. This authentic silk cloth from the 1970s holds celebrated museum‑quality status.

History of Kente

Originating in the 17th century among the Asante, Kente became a visual language of ethics, history and identity. Each cloth is a testament to craftsmanship and cultural storytelling offering contemporary viewers a direct link to Ghanaian heritage.

Own a rare piece of African artistry: this genuine, vintage silk Ashanti Kente, ready to elevate any collection or space.

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