Ghana's Kente cloth recognized as UNESCO cultural heritage
5 小时之前 · Originating from Ghana’s Asante and Ewe communities, Kente is renowned worldwide for its bold colors, intricate patterns, and deep symbolic meanings, embodying the creativity and identity of the ...
Ghana’s kente earns a spot on prestigious UNESCO Intangible …
17 小时之前 · Ghana has made history with the UNESCO inscription "Craftsmanship of traditional woven textile Kente" on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This momentous recognition, bestowed during the 19th ...
Ghana’s kente goes global as UNESCO list as intangible global …
4 小时之前 · Ghana’s iconic kente fabric has been officially recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This historic milestone celebrates the artistry, tradition, and identity ...
Kente cloth - Wikipedia
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 ...
Kente Weaving Among Akan and Ewe Peoples of Ghana: A …
The two main types of kente in Ghana are the Akan and Ewe kente cloths. Footnote 9 Although not the focus of this study, similar types of kente cloths are woven in the five northern regions of Ghana, dominated by the Mole Dagbon, where the Akans constitute less than 10% of the population. Unique on their own, northern kente do not have ...
Ghana’s kente listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO
2024年12月5日 · Arts and Culture (MoTAC) has announced that the craftsmanship of Ghana's traditional woven textile, Kente, has been inscribed onto the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of ...
UNESCO: Ghana's kente weaving craftsmanship inscribed onto ...
2024年12月5日 · The craftsmanship of Ghana's traditional woven textile, Kente, has been inscribed onto the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity under the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) has announced.
The Story Behind Ghana's Colourful Kente Cloth - CIAFE
2024年1月31日 · In summary, the Kente cloth is more than just a fabric; it is a vibrant testament to Ghanaian culture, history, and artistry. Its journey from the royal courts of the Ashanti Kingdom to a globally recognised symbol of African heritage highlights the …
The Story of Ghanaian Kente Cloth – Cabana Magazine
Cabana discovers the story behind Kente with unique insights from Glasgow and Ghana-based Tribal Art and Textiles dealer Ian Shaw. King Prempeh II wearing an elaborate kente cloth, Kumasi, Ghana 1933.
Kente cloth - Smarthistory
Ewe kente cloth (detail), 1920-40, Ghana, cotton, 339 x 198 cm (The British Museum) Historians maintain that kente cloth grew out of various weaving traditions that existed in West Africa prior to the formation of the Asante Kingdom.
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