Ewe Kente Cloth from Ghana, 1970's Vintage, Tribal Woven Textile, Multi-Colored Wall Hanging, African Interior Design, Striped Home Decor
My favorite piece of Ewe cloth, this rainbow palette is what initially drew me to Ewe fabric. The intricacies, colors, and intensity of this piece are unparalleled. What vibrance Africa wears!
This is a large cloth; it would make a beautiful wall hanging or bed spread, and is great for other interior design purposes. It's also strong enough to use as upholstery! Perfect for couches, pillows, ottomans & more!
Approx. Year Made: 1970's
Cloth Strips Used: 19
Approx. Strip Width: 4"
Entire Width: 72.5" (6ft 5")
Entire Length: 133" (11ft 1")
Finished edges all the way around.
Excellent condition except for one small hole (see last picture), and a few strips have slightly separated. These could easily be sewn back together.
This was originally a man's cloth, to be worn wrapped around the body sarong-style. The pattern changes on the edges, to include a brighter yellow section most prominent when worn.
✨Background Details ✨
Ewe cloth comes from the Ewe ("e-vay") people who live in southeastern Ghana and Togo. Ewe cloth is woven on a loom similar to that of the Asante Kente cloth, though Ewe cloth is more elaborate and expressive than the Asante Kente cloth. This is because the Ewe weavers are not confined by the court-regulated designs that the Kente cloth weavers are restricted by. Ewe weavers do their weavings for sale and to take to market and therefore can express themselves freely. These rich cloths are highly collectible due to the intricate patterns and quality of workmanship.
Etymology of the word "ewe" says that one potential origin of the word comes from the strength of the fabric. Ewe means "that which does not tear." The strength of this fabric would make it
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