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Send to a friendMulti-Colored Geometric Cotton Blend Kente Legend Shawl, "Kente Legend"
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Delivery EstimateLegend tells how West African kente cloth was inspired by the intricate work of forest spiders weaving their webs. Ghana's Madam Adwoa and Onyame Akwan Dooso present a modern interpretation of this textile tradition in this vibrant shawl. A cotton blend is artfully handwoven to form striped and geometric motifs. Each strip of kente cloth requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet, and four strips are joined to create this wrap. Its primary color, yellow, represents preciousness and royalty, while the red symbolizes spiritual moods.
- 0.31 kgs
- 0.7 lbs
- 156 cm L x 51 cm W
- 61" L x 20" W
- 50% cotton, 50% rayon
- Dry cleaning recommended
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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- Free Gift Wrap? No
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
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Write a reviewWhile helping her mother, Madam Adwoa began to offer a small number of woodcarvings, which to her surprise sold very well in the market. This inspired to pursue woodcarving as a career.
Madam Adwoa became involved in handicrafts through her mother, who sold Adinkra symbols and kente cloths. While helping her mother, she began to offer... read more
