Vintage African (Ghana) Kente Cloth; Large 128\" x 80\" For Sale

Kente cloth dates back to the 12th century Africa, in the country of Ghana and the Ashanti people. The cloth was known to be worn by royalty and important figures of the state in Ghana’s society during ceremonial events and special occasions. The Kente cloth received its name from the term “kenten,” which means “basket,” because of the cloth’s woven design. Each Kente pattern was unique and had its own name. Weavers used vibrant colors in in strips silk, cotton, rayon sewn together to create a beautiful weaving pattern with complex designs to portray the cloth’s philosophical meaning. Kente cloths represented the history, philosophies, ethics, and moral values of the Ghanaian culture. Today, Kente cloth is worn for many special such as academic stoles by many African American students during graduation and during pre-commencement rituals called Donning of the Kente. They are also worn for Juneteenth, Kwanzaa, and other holidays as it is a means of connecting African Americans to their African roots.

This particular piece is composed of 3.5\"-4\" woven strips (cotton, rayon?) beautifully and exquisitely hand stitched together (see photos) to create a piece measuring:
Height 128\" (325cm)
Width 80\" (203cm)