Shield 1 Strip Handwoven Red Yellow Green African Kente Scarf
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About this Item
Blue and white complement red, yellow and green in a colorful scarf from Rachel Armah. Woven by hand, traditional West African kente cloth depicts a design known as Akyem, or "shield." It's symbolism comes from an Akan proverb and represents bravery, heroic deeds and glorious accomplishment. Its message is that people's good deeds live after them.
Each strip of kente cloth requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging and spirituality, and white is purity.
Dimensions
- 0.22 kgs
- 0.5 lbs
- 11.5 cm W x 168 cm H
- 4.5" W x 66" H
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- We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
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Monica
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“Metal not sterling silver”
Earrings were pretty, but the metal was not sterling silver and made my ears hurt.
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Melinda
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“Beautiful!”
The colors capture the light.
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Ricky
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“Fashionable”
Definitely a fashion statement piece.
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