Ewe Kente 005

$2,200.00

An antique Kente Cloth from the Ewe (pronounced "Ev-ay") people of South-East Ghana. Finely woven cotton on a narrow-strip loom, sewn selvedge to selvedge, with distinct blue and white repetitive lattice pattern, this is a traditional ceremonial cloth worn by a woman. With a deep and interesting history, the Kente Cloth, is one of the most well-known of African textiles. This antique piece (circa 1960's) is in good condition and shows sings of age. 

Measures 190cm x 330cm.