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African textiles. African textiles are textiles from various locations across the African continent. Across Africa, there are many distinctive styles, techniques, dyeing methods, and decorative and functional purposes. These textiles hold cultural significance and also have significance as historical documents of African design.
The pre-colonial trade routes and networks in Africa were extensive and sophisticated, connecting various regions of the continent and facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas. These routes played a crucial role in the development of African civilizations, fostering economic prosperity and cultural exchange long before European ...
1995 - Curfew imposed in the Northern Region after ethnic violence re-erupts leads to 100 deaths. 1996 - Jerry Rawlings re-elected as president of Ghana. 2000 - December - John Kufuor is elected president of Ghana after defeating John Atta Mills in the presidential elections. 2001 May - 126 die due to stampede in the Accra Sports Stadium.
Kente refers to a Ghanaian textile made of hand-woven strips of silk and cotton. [1] 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 ...
The study of the history of clothing and textiles traces the development, use, and availability of clothing and textiles over human history. Clothing and textiles reflect the materials and technologies available in different civilizations at different times. The variety and distribution of clothing and textiles within a society reveal social ...
Ghana. Coordinates. 7°50′28″N 2°28′31″W / 7.841192203183928°N 2.47530361289158°W / 7.841192203183928; -2.47530361289158. History. Founded. 13th century. Abandoned. early 19th century. Begho was a city located in Ghana, located just south of its successor community, Hani.
Clothing in Africa. African clothing is the traditional clothing worn by the people of Africa. African clothing and fashion is a diverse topic that provides a look into different African cultures. Clothing varies from brightly colored textiles, to abstractly embroidered robes, to colorful beaded bracelets and necklaces.
The area of the Republic of Ghana (the then Gold Coast) became known in Europe and Arabia as the Ghana Empire after the title of its Emperor, the Ghana. [1] Geographically, the ancient Ghana Empire was approximately 500 miles (800 km) north and west of the modern state of Ghana, and controlled territories in the area of the Sénégal River and east towards the Niger rivers, in modern Senegal ...