Colorful Ashanti and Ewe Cloths, popularly
termed Kente, are probably the most recognizable of African textiles.
The complex weft inlays of the narrowly woven strips, the checkerboard-like arrangement when they are sewn together and the characteristic blue, red, green and yellow colors create the distinct
appearance of Kente. The cloths are woven and assembled by men,
but both men and women wear wrapers made from this fabric.
The looms that they used only made strips of tis size, which could then be stitched together to make larger panels.
Approximate Length: 9'9" x Width:3"
