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  2. African textiles - Wikipedia

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    The Asante in Ghana use non-figurative patterns representing proverbs while the Ewes [25] use figurative weft patterns also representing proverbs. The Yoruba introduce rows of holes lengthwise in the woven cloth strip. Beadwork is common in East Africa and Southern Africa although it is still used in other parts of Africa including Nigeria and ...

  3. Kuba textiles - Wikipedia

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    The intricate designs are of cultural significance, and the embroidery is admired in the art world. That's why this embroidery is regarded as one of the most significant forms of African textile art. Kuba cloth can be found in private collections as well as museums all over the world.

  4. Akwete cloth - Wikipedia

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    Akwete cloth is a hand woven textile produced in Igboland for which the town of Akwete, also known as Ndoki, both which the cloth was named after in Abia state, Nigeria is famous. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Alternative names include "Aruru" meaning "something woven", "Mkpuru Akwete" and "Akwete fabric".

  5. Folklore in Fashion - African Fabrics Welcome! This is a Wiki project aimed at documenting information about fabric designs found on the African fabric market - specifically designs which are considered "classical designs" across various markets and hold some names with metaphorical meanings in the African culture.

  6. Adire (textile art) - Wikipedia

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    Because it is usually made by women, patterns and themes of the Adire are passed down from mother to daughter within families. However, certain motifs can depend on the artist's abilities and craftmanship, as well as skills taught from older generations. The patterns of Adire are often representations of plants, animals, tools, and conceptual ...

  7. Kente cloth - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

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