{"product_id":"handwoven-ashanti-kente-cloth-vintage-woman-size-1970s","title":"Handwoven Ashanti Kente Cloth – Vintage Woman Size 1970s","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Vintage Handwoven Ashanti Kente Cloth – Woman Size (1970s)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a stunning piece of Ghanaian heritage with this \u003cstrong\u003eHandwoven Ashanti Kente\u003c\/strong\u003e, expertly crafted in Kumasi, Ghana during the 1970s. A wearable work of art, this ceremonial cloth is perfect for special occasions or as a striking decorative accent in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93 ½″ × 60 ½″ (237 cm × 153 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite vintage cloth remains in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only minor signs of age and wear hallmarks of its authentic, well-loved life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Ghana Ashanti Kente\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwoven on a traditional horizontal treadle loom in Kumasi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1970s vintage steeped in decades of history and ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich visual storytelling woven into every strip: history, philosophy, values and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive weaving time this cloth took weeks or even months to complete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile use: wear it, display it as a wall hanging, sofa throw, or bedspread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ Authentic African Art for Your Home or Wardrobe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t just a cloth it’s a statement. Made by master weavers of the Ashanti (Asante) people in Kumasi, each pattern and hue tells stories spanning generations. Ideal for collectors, cultural ambassadors, or anyone seeking a tangible connection to Ghanaian tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ashanti Kente Cloth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshanti Kente cloth \u003c\/strong\u003ealso known simply as \u003cem\u003eKente \u003c\/em\u003eoriginated in the 17th century among the Ashanti people of Ghana. Woven by skilled artisans on narrow-strip looms, these cloths celebrated royal ceremonies and cultural rites through bold patterns and vibrant colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeaving \u0026amp; Design:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven on a horizontal treadle loom, external warp strips are sewn together to form the final cloth. Each cloth takes from several weeks to several months, depending on complexity and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSymbolism in Design \u0026amp; Color:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack:\u003c\/strong\u003e maturity, spiritual energy, mourning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue:\u003c\/strong\u003e peace, harmony, love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold\/Yellow:\u003c\/strong\u003e royalty, wealth, spiritual purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e renewal, growth, fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed:\u003c\/strong\u003e political passion, struggle, sacrifice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pattern carries names and meanings celebrating proverbs, histories, ethical beliefs, and cultural narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cloth is crafted from traditional cotton and rayon threads; rarer Vintage Kente pieces sometimes incorporate silk threads making them even more prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAshanti vs. Ewe Kente:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile both Ashanti (Asante) and Ewe people weave Kente, Ashanti patterns are bold and geometric with royal connotations. Ewe Kente tends towards lighter fabrics and detailed interwoven symbols with designs often resembling Adinkra symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Journey:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 17th-century royal apparel to modern collectibles, Kente has transcended its ceremonial roots. Today it’s a cultural icon worn during graduations, weddings, funerals and displayed globally in museums and private collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more beautiful traditional textiles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop TribalGH’s Ewe Kente Cloth Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse TribalGH’s Cloths \u0026amp; Textiles Collection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribalgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67809704509754,"sku":"iwj1793095846812","price":145.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4330\/7834\/files\/handwoven-ashanti-kente-cloth-vintage-woman-size-1970s_1.jpg?v=1793095855","url":"https:\/\/gagefelinefood.shop\/products\/handwoven-ashanti-kente-cloth-vintage-woman-size-1970s","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}