African Kente Cloths
The Meaning and History of Kente Cloth in Africa
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African Weaving $24.95 Africans continue to create elaborate and beautiful textiles that reflect their rich cultural heritage. The kente weavers of the Asante and Ewe people of Ghana are featured in this video which was filmed in 2002 by Christopher Roy, Professor of African art at the University of Iowa. The video begins with a Senufo woman in a small village in Burkina Faso who spins cotton into thread using a drop ... |
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Kente Kaftan Caftan With Scarf - Kente Pattern 1 - One Size Fits All - Orange $24.49 Kente is Africa's number one design, captured beautifully in this kaftan. Adorned with gold embroidery and matched with a headwrap. This look will define a unique African style wherever you go! Made of 100% cotton, best if hand washed. The embroidery on each kaftan will vary, but the photo shows a typical example. Made in India... |
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Kente Tie Set - Style 1 $9.95 This kente tie set gives you that accent of Africa that will capture attention anywhere. Made of 100% cotton. Best if hand washed. Made in India.... |
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Kente Bow Tie - Pattern #2 $6.95 Embody African elegance by transforming that plain suit into an attractive reflection of African culture with this authentic Kente bow tie. Kente cloth originated with the Ashanti people of Ghana and has now become an African trademark that communicates the sense of Africa to almost everyone. Matching cumberbund is also available. Made in the USA.... |
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17 X 11 Kente Fabric Tote Bag - Kente Pattern #1 $19.95 Carry the vibrant colors of Africa with you wherever you go. Each color in the Kente pattern has a meaning, yellow signifies wealth and prosperity while green stands for vegetation and harvest. The red stands for political and spiritual moods and the black stands for spiritual energy. Bags are approximately 17 inches by 11 inches. The outside of the bag is made of 100% cotton. Bags are made in Ind... |
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17 X 11 Kente Fabric Tote Bag - Kente Pattern #4 $19.95 Carry the vibrant colors of Africa with you wherever you go. Each color in the Kente pattern has a meaning in Africa. This hand-crafted tote bag features navy blue kente with gold, green, and burgundy accents. Gold signifies royalty and wealth, green signifies vegation and spiritual growth, and the navy blue signifies peacefulness, harmony and love. Bags are approximately 17 inches by 11 inches. T... |