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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 ...
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]
Bonwire is a town in Ghana, located in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipal district within the Ashanti Region. [1] The town is located about 18 km on the Kumasi-Mampong road. [ 2 ] According to Akan oral tradition, Kente originates from Bonwire.
Ahwenepa Nkasa Fabric President Nana Akufo-Addo and Minister Kwabena Frimpong Boateng President Nana Akufo-Addo and Minister Kwabena Frimpong Boateng (cropped) This is an image of the funeral cloth of the fabric design with the Ghanaian Akan given name 'Ahwenepa nkasa'.
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 These textiles hold cultural significance and also have significance as historical documents of African design.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 patriotic song "Yɛn Ara Asaase Ni" was written by Ephraim Amu and sung In the Ewe language.It was later translated into Twi and then English. [1] The title version translates into English as "This Is Our Own Native Land"; it evokes a message of nationalism, and each generation doing their best to build on the works of the previous generation.
In the 20th century, the industry had expanded to such a degree that such educational institutions as UC Davis established a Division of Textiles and Clothing, [95] The University of Nebraska-Lincoln also created a Department of Textiles, Clothing and Design that offers a Masters of Arts in Textile History, [96] and Iowa State University ...
The song highlights the theme of the story's zenith and the actual song is described being played during a crucial scene. [8] "Perfidia" is the title of a section of Peter Nichols's 2015 novel The Rocks. Several references are made to the song. Perfidia is the title of an acclaimed [9] 1997 novel by Judith Rossner. The song lyrics are quoted ...