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2. Kente cloth - Wikipedia

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   Historically the fabric was worn in a toga-like fashion among the Asante, Akan and Ewe people. According to Asante oral tradition, it originated from Bonwire in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. In modern day Ghana, the wearing of kente cloth has become widespread to commemorate special occasions, and kente brands led by master weavers are in high ...

3. Ghanaian smock - Wikipedia

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   The Ghanaian Smock or Tani is a fabric worn by both women and men in Ghana. [1] It is the most popular traditional attire in the country. The fabric is called Tani in Dagbani, while the male and female wear are respectively called Bin'gmaa and Bin'mangli. The smock is formally worn with a hat (zipligu)/ scarf (bobga), footwear (muɣri), and a ...

4. African textiles - Wikipedia

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   Dagbon: The people are specialised in weaving the Chinchini. This African textile is used to weave the Ghanaian Smock. Queens, princesses and women of Dagbon wear the Chinchini. The weaving of the chinchini is done by the 'Kpaluu', one of the traditional professional in the Dagbon society that has existed until today.

5. Wikipedia:WikiProject Ghana/Folklore in Fashion/Fabrics in ...

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   Ahwenepa nkasa : Ghana (main); Makaïva : Togo and Benin; Feuille-feuille : Ivory Coast. Good beads make no noise Ahwenepa Nkasa Fabric This is an image of the funeral cloth of the fabric design with the Ghanaian Akan given name 'Ahwenepa nkasa'. President Nana Akufo-Addo and Minister Kwabena Frimpong Boateng [1] Wikidata:Q117075154. Ahwenepa_nkasa

6. Culture of Ghana - Wikipedia

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   Traditional customs and contemporary medical methods are combined to create Ghana's health culture. For a variety of illnesses, many Ghanaians turn to traditional medicine, frequently seeking the aid of herbalists and spiritual healers. [38] This is especially true in rural areas, where there may be limited access to official healthcare facilities.

7. Batakari - Wikipedia

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   The African Fugu also called Batakari in the Asante Twi language is a customary traditional men's garment from West Africa. [1] It has gained acceptance in the whole of Ghana though it originates from Northern Ghana. [2] The name Fugu is a translation from the Moshie word for cloth. [citation needed] The Dagombas call the garment Bingba.