Eric Kwartong was born in Bonwire on the outskirts of Kumasi and every male member of his family from as far back as anyone can remember is or was a weaver. Eric himself learned to spin at the age of 10.
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Afoakwa Mpoankron literally means “Afoakwa’s nine-tuft haircut.” In this case, the name Afoakwa is used as a stand-in for all royal functionaries and guards, who, in a display of loyalty to the Asantehene, traditionally wore a special haircut. Designed in honor of those neatly-coiffed aides, the cloth symbolizes loyalty security, and service.
Two friends go hunting in the forest and happen upon a spider spinning her web. Transfixed, they watch the arachnid deftly going about her business for two days and when they come home and try out the new technique... Read More
Two friends go hunting in the forest and happen upon a spider spinning her web. Transfixed, they watch the arachnid deftly going about her business for two days and when they come home and try out the new technique the result is kente cloth. So goes the legend in Ghana, where the Akan people have been making it since the Empire of Bonoman in the 11th century. At one time reserved for kings, today kente—called nwentoma, or “woven cloth” by the Akan—is decidedly more common, yet still retains great cultural significance and is worn only on special days. Made by interweaving strips of silk or cotton, different weaves have their owns names—variously derived from proverbs, events and important historical personages—and every color is symbolic. In other words, when you wear kente cloth, you’re giving a whole new meaning to the term “fashion statement.” Read Less
5.3 ft x 3.25 ftCotton
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