GHANA · CRAFT

Kente cloth (original strip-construction study)

What it means: A medium of communication and identity, with works named for proverbs and social situations; age, gender and status influence pattern choices.

Strips are woven on a horizontal loom and joined into cloth. Families, apprenticeships and schools transmit the skills; colors do not each have one fixed emotional meaning.

Often chosen for: Family, home & belonging · Strength & courage · Curiosity, creativity & wonder

Respectful use: Avoid status-restricted, royal or unverified named patterns. Do not equate handwoven cloth with digital-print imitation. This preview is only an original three-band construction study, with no named-pattern, status or authentic-product claim. Commercial clearance remains outstanding; check specific works, photographs, lettering, trademarks and community agreements separately. Prefer collaboration with local makers and do not copy museum photographs.

Sources: [1] ich.unesco.org