Tag: kente

This narrow strip of kente cloth was created by Ewe weaver Felix Amegayie. It features a ‘Wogagba’ or snakeskin design that Ewe people developed out of Asidanuvor design cloth when they migrated to Togo. A full cloth was woven on commision, and this is a strip that was left over. Commissioning a cloth is expensive Read More …

This narrow strip woman’s kente cloth is one of a pair, the name of the Ewe weaver is unknown. This type of cloth is called ‘Duhume’ and features geometric designs. Creating these striking designs employs an intricate method using many different shuttles, and requires great skill and careful attention. These cloths are therefore made by Read More …

This narrow strip kente cloth was created by Ewe weaver Letesa Gakpey. The technique is called ‘soge’, meaning lighting or thunderbolt, while the zigzag design is called ‘sugarlump’ and it is made in the coastal southern Volta region. Weavers use two sets of warp threads to produce this type of cloth. This is a particular Read More …

This narrow strip kente cloth was created by Ewe weaver Ben Hiamale. This type of kente is called Nigerian weave, which is one of the newest weaving styles. The name stems from Yoruba influences on Ewe weavers working in Nigeria, which was adapted to the Ghanaian market when these weavers returned home to the Volta Read More …

This women’s kente cloth is one of a pair and was made by Ewe weaver, Dodi Agbemafle. This type of cloth is called ‘Sasa’, meaning mixed cloth or patchwork. These cloths are made up of different coloured stripes of narrowstrip woven cloth. Cloths such as these document weavers’ work, since they are made of strips Read More …

This women’s kente cloth was made by Ewe weaver, Atsu Eboe. The technique used to create this cloth is called ‘Soge’, meaning lighting or thunderbolt, and it is made in the coastal southern Volta region. Weavers use two sets of warp threads to produce this type of cloth. This a particular feature of Ewe produced Read More …

This pair of women’s kente cloth was made by Ewe weaver, Atsu Eboe. The technique is called ‘Kpevi’ or two stones, this is a generic Ewe term used in the Southern Volta region, the specific design is called ‘Korsokorso’ or chain. It is one of a pair of cloths that would be worn by women, Read More …

This narrow strip of kente was created by Ewe weaver Joseph Wordu. This is an example of Asidanuvor or design cloth, that features symbols, motifs and animals. A design such as this with simple geometric motifs is woven by apprentices, before learning to master more complicated animal and object motifs. This cloth was bought from Read More …

This narrow strip of kente was created by Ewe weaver Joseph Wordu. This type is called Nigerian weave, which one of the newest weaving styles. The name stems from Yoruba influences on Ewe weavers working in Nigeria, which was adapted to the Ghanaian market when these weavers returned home to the Volta region. This cloth Read More …

This narrow strip woven kente cloth was created by Ewe weaver Joseph Wordu. This type of striped cloth is called ‘Ehianaga’ meaning ‘it needs money’ in Ewe. These are woven in the coastal Agozume region only. It is a simple and quick cloth to weave, produced for everyday wear. Joseph sells these at his local Read More …