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HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GHANA'S KENTE CLOTH, Kente - More Than A Chloth
What is Kente? Kente is an Asante ceremonial cloth hand-woven on a horizontal |
treadle loom. Strips measuring about 4 inches wide are sewn together into larger pieces of cloths. Cloths come in various colors, sizes and designs and are worn during very important social and religious occasions. In a total cultural context, Kente is more important than just a cloth.
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It is a visual representation of history, philosophy, ethics, oral literature, moral values, social code of conduct, religious beliefs, political thought and aesthetic principles. The term Kente has its roots in the word kenten which means a basket.
Kente cloth or Akan Kente, known locally as nwentoma, is a type of silk and cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth strips and is native to the Akan of Ghana and Ivory Coast, but there is also a special Kente made in Volta region by Ewe people. Kente cloth has its origin with the Akan people. The Kente webpage has moved to Ghana Home Page - See more HERE |
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EMAA DA Literally means "it has not happened before" or "it has no precedence." According to Nana Kwasi Afranie of Bonwire, the Asantehene's chief weaver, the cloth was designed and so named by one of the Asante Kings who was so awed by the uniqueness of the pattern that he remarked "Eyi de emmaa da" meaning, "this one has no precedence." The cloth was therefore reserved for the exclusive use of the King, but its use was later extended to people of high ranks. It is a symbol of CREATIVE INGENUITY, INNOVATION, UNIQUENESS, PERFECTION and EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. |
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