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Three Strips Handwoven Yellow and Purple African Kente Scarf, "Wisdom for Two"

Woven by hand, traditional West African kente cloth becomes a colorful scarf.... more

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Woven by hand, traditional West African kente cloth becomes a colorful scarf. Rachel Armah presents a traditional design known as Edwene Si Edwene So. The phrase means "double wisdom as special as gold" in the Akan language. 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.

  • 0.40 kgs
  • 0.9 lbs
  • 32 cm W x 157 cm H
  • 12.5" W x 62" H

  • 50% cotton, 50% rayon
  • Dry clean only
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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Larry

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07/20/2019

"This is a wonderful Heirloom to pass along"

This is a beautiful work of art. To wear it is inspiring. To see it up close is amazing. A wonderful gift and heirloom to be able to pass on to my Grandchildren of the rich culture and talent of Africa. May success and happiness follow this wonderful artist.

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  • To compliment and add class to simply dress up clothes

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Wisdom for Two, Three Strips Handwoven Yellow and Purple African Kente Scarf

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Monica

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07/20/2023

"Metal not sterling silver"

Earrings were pretty, but the metal was not sterling silver and made my ears hurt.

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Melinda

From san diego, CA, usa

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07/14/2023

"Beautiful!"

The colors capture the light.

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Ricky

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11/27/2022

"Fashionable"

Definitely a fashion statement piece.

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NANCY

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07/31/2022

"Nice earrings"

Too clunky. Not good quality.

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Caroline

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07/26/2022

"Gift for daughter"

She wears them which is a good sign

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