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

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   Akpirikpa Azu: Nigeria (main); Bijenkorfje : South Africa; Abɛ : Ghana. Tilapia scales : Nigeria; Bee hive : South Africa; Palmfruits : Ghana - - - - [34] 12 None Akyekyedie akyi : Ghana (main); Grand Bassam; Masque The back of a tortoise : Ghana This is the image of a fabric design with the Ghanaian Akan given name 'Akyekyedie akyi'. - - - -

5. Akosombo Textile Limited - Wikipedia

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   Akosombo Textile Limited (ATL) is a textile company in Ghana that produces real wax and African Fancy prints with 100% cotton. It is located on the grounds next to the Akosombo Dam in the Eastern Region. [1] It has weaving, spinning and finishing facilities. [2] It has four fabric labels: ATL, ABC, Treasure and Inspiration. [3]

6. African wax prints - Wikipedia

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   These fabrics are produced for mass consumption and stand for ephemerality and caducity. Fancy Fabrics are more intense and rich in colours than wax prints and are printed on only one side. As for wax prints, producer, product name and registration number of the design are printed on the selvage. Even the fancy fabrics vary with a certain fashion.

7. Wrapper (clothing) - Wikipedia

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   The fabric became popular among some West Africans. The igbo people are known for their George wrappers. [11] Lace—also known as shain-shain cloth'. Linen—linen kaftans are a formal style. Satin—satin fabrics are suitable for formal wear. [12] African wax prints—traditional cloths in Africa. Most of them are printed in West Africa and ...