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MUS001 Kpanlogo

MUS001 Kpanlogo

This Kpanlogo drum is made from Tweneboah wood with a goat skin head attached by 6 pegs. Many other designs are available.

Height:  24 in. (61 cm)
Width:    17 in (43 cm)
Drum head:    10 in (25.5 cm)
Weight:   12 kg

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RCYS018 Crescent pendant

RCYS018 Crescent pendant

The stars are above - now the moon! A unique crescent shaped pendant made from recycled glass. Available in a variety of colours and more colours are available on request.

Size: Approx length 50 mm Thickness 6 mm

Minumum order 5 crescents

** A Lizzy Bead **

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RBDM Medium Recycled Glass Beads

RBDM Medium Recycled Glass Beads

 SizeWidthShipping WeightBeads per string
 Medium1 cm400 gr50

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RBDS Small Recycled Glass Beads

RBDS Small Recycled Glass Beads

 SizeWidthShipping WeightBeads per string
 Small.8 cm300 gr60

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Kente Cloth

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Kente cloth

Kente cloths are in four sizes - single strips, small (shawl size), medium and large - see specifications below for details. Shawls, medium and large Kente cloth is made from single strips of hand woven Kente which are machine sewn together. Some of the Kente cloths have borders of differing patterns. Others have the main pattern repeated across the whole cloth.

COLOURS: Please be aware that it is the patterns that are the focus of the weavers not the colours. Sometimes particular colour threads become unavailable and the weavers substitute a different colour. If the exact colour combinations is important to you please contact us before you place your order to assure availability.

Large cloths are hand made to order and can take two to three months to complete. We will let you know the date before finalising your order.

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Kente Strips

These traditional Kente strips are possibly the best known and best loved Kente in the world. They are distinctive and affordable making it possible for everyone to own some. They are all woven in double weave kente cloth - we are continually changing our selection so check back with us again.

COLOURS: Please be aware that it is the patterns that are the focus of the weavers not the colours. Sometimes particular colour threads become unavailable and the weavers substitute a different colour. If the exact colour combinations is important to you please contact us before you place your order to assure availability.

Meet our artisans

Meet our artisans

KNS001 Kente strip golden stools with coloured stripes

KNS001 Kente strip golden stools with coloured stripes


5 strips for $75 ($15 each)

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This Kente strip has the Asante golden stool symbol woven in gold on a black background separated by bands of green, gold, crimson and white stripes.

KNS002 Kente strip golden stools with black and white stripes

KNS002 Kente strip golden stools with black and white stripes


5 strips for $75 ($15 each)

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This Kente strip has the Asante golden stool symbol separated by bands of black and white stripes.

KNS003 Kente strip - Abusua Ye Dom

KNS003 Kente strip - Abusua Ye Dom


5 strips for $75 ($15 each)

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Multi design with coloured stools.

Fact - history of kente

Fact - history of kente

Kente as it is known today was developed in the 17th century although it is thought to be based on the weaving of the West African kingdoms that flourished between 300 AD and 1600 AD.

KNS004 Kente strip - Purple Nsatea

KNS004 Kente strip - Purple Nsatea


5 strips for $75 ($15 each)

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Zigzags in violet, cream and black.

KNS005 Kente strip - Blue Nsatea

KNS005 Kente strip - Blue Nsatea


5 strips for $90 ($18 each)

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Purple, blue, cream and black design.

KNS006 Kente strip - Orange Nsatea

KNS006 Kente strip - Orange Nsatea


5 strips for $90 ($18 each)

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Orange with coloured design.

KNS007 Kente strip - Green Adwinasa

KNS007 Kente strip - Green Adwinasa


5 strips for $90 ($18 each)

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Differing design on pale yellow.

Fact - a kente loom

Fact - a kente loom

This is what a traditional kente loom looks like. Kente weavers are able to set up their loom and start weaving in a matter of hours.

KNS008 Kente strip - Fatima

KNS008 Kente strip - Fatima


5 strips for $90 ($18 each)

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Yellow, purple, geen and black zigzags.

KNS009 Kente strip - Apremo

KNS009 Kente strip - Apremo


5 strips for $90 ($18 each)

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Multi coloured design with diamonds.

KNS010 Kente strip - Yellow Nsoroma

KNS010 Kente strip - Yellow Nsoroma


5 strips for $90 ($18 each)

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Multi design with many colours.

Fact - Asante and Ewe kente

Fact - Asante and Ewe kente

There are two main groups of weavers in Ghana - the Asante and the Ewe. The Asante weavers weave traditional cloth for the royal courts and ruling classes. The Ewe who are also farmers and labourers weave for commercial reasons and are happy to weave any style for anyone.

KNS011 Kente strip - Mrs. Kuffour

KNS011 Kente strip - Mrs. Kuffour


5 strips for $115 ($23 each)

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Soft yellow bricks on coloured stripes.

Kente strip specifications

These are hand made items - all measurements may vary slightly.

Country of originGhana
Fabric contentRayon/cotton
ProcessHand weaving
ShapeKente specifications
 Length Width 
Size60in1.52m4.5in11cm
 

KNT001 Kente Shawl - Golden stools on black with coloured stripes

KNT001 Kente Shawl - Golden stools on black with coloured stripes


1 shawl for $54

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This cloth has the Asante golden stool symbol woven in gold on a black background separated by bands of green, gold, crimson and white stripes.

Pattern repeated across the whole cloth.

KNT002 Kente Shawl - Fathia

KNT002 Kente Shawl - Fathia


1 shawl for $95

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This Kente cloth has red, green and gold zig zags on black with bands of green and gold stripes. In the Asante language this design is known as Fathia and is named after the Egyptian wife of Kwame Nkrumah. It is a difficult weave which is why it is more expensive. Differing pattern on border.

KNT003 Kente Shawl - Golden stools with black and white stripes

KNT003 Kente Shawl - Golden stools with black and white stripes


1 shawl for $54

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This Kente cloth has the Asante golden stool symbol woven in gold separated by bands of black and white stripes.

Pattern repeated across the whole cloth.

KNT004 Kente Shawl - Abusua Ye Dom

KNT004 Kente Shawl - Abusua Ye Dom


1 shawl for $60

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Coloured stools on blue with stripes.

Fact - a kente loom
This is what a traditional kente loom looks like. Kente weavers are able to set up their loom and start weaving in a matter of hours.
KNT005 Kente Shawl - Golden Stools with Rainbow Coloured Stripes

KNT005 Kente Shawl - Golden Stools with Rainbow Coloured Stripes


1 shawl for $60

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Golden stools with rainbow coloured stripes.

Differing pattern on border.

KNT006 Kente Shawl - Adwinasa (special)

KNT006 Kente Shawl - Adwinasa (special)


1 shawl for $60

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Pale yellow with orange, purple and blue design.

KNT007 Kente Shawl - Blue Nsatea

KNT007 Kente Shawl - Blue Nsatea


1 shawl for $60

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Violet, blue, cream and black design.

Differing pattern on border.

KNT008 Kente Shawl - Yellow Nsoroma

KNT008 Kente Shawl - Yellow Nsoroma


1 shawl for $60

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Multi design with coloured diamonds.

KNT009 Kente Shawl - Mrs. Kuffour

KNT009 Kente Shawl - Mrs. Kuffour


1 shawl for $100

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Red and soft yellow with some stripes.

Kente shawls specifications
These are hand made items - all measurements may vary slightly.

Fabric contentRayon/cotton
ProcessHand weaving
Country of originGhana
Shape of stripKente specifications
Each cloth is made up of woven Kente strips machine sewn together.
Measurements:No of stripsLength Width
Shawl460 in1.52 m17 in43 cm
We recommend this bookWe recommend this book
If you would like to know more we recommend African Majesty: The Textile Art of the Asante and the Ewe by Peter Adler available from Amazon.com.

For more book recommendations visit our Library
KNT001 Kente Cloth - Golden stools on black with coloured stripes

KNT001 Kente Cloth - Golden stools on black with coloured stripes


1 MEDIUM for $180

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1 LARGE for $500

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This cloth has the Asante golden stool symbol woven in gold on a black background separated by bands of green, gold, crimson and white stripes.

Pattern repeated across the whole cloth.

KNT003 Kente Cloth - Golden stools with black and white stripes

KNT003 Kente Cloth - Golden stools with black and white stripes


1 MEDIUM for $180

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1 LARGE for $500

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This Kente cloth has the Asante golden stool symbol woven in gold separated by bands of black and white stripes.

Pattern repeated across the whole cloth.

KNT004 Kente Cloth - Blue Nsatea

KNT004 Kente Cloth - Blue Nsatea


1 MEDIUM for $180

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1 LARGE for $500

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Multi design in blue, violet and cream.

Differing pattern on border.

KNT005 Kente Cloth - Apremo

KNT005 Kente Cloth - Apremo


1 MEDIUM for $180

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1 LARGE for $500

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Multi coloured diamonds.

Differing pattern on border.

Fact - a kente loom

Fact - a kente loom

This is what a traditional kente loom looks like. Kente weavers are able to set up their loom and start weaving in a matter of hours.

KNT006 Kente Cloth - Purple Nsatea

KNT006 Kente Cloth - Purple Nsatea


1 MEDIUM for $180

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1 LARGE for $500

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Purple, green, cream and black design.

Differing pattern on border.

KNT007 Kente Cloth - Adwinasa (special)

KNT007 Kente Cloth - Adwinasa (special)


1 MEDIUM for $180

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1 LARGE for $500

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Pale yellow with orange, purple, and blue design.

Differing pattern on border.

KNT008 Kente Cloth - Yellow Nsoroma

KNT008 Kente Cloth - Yellow Nsoroma


1 MEDIUM for $180

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1 LARGE for $500

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Blue, green and red on golden yellow.

Differing pattern on border.

KNT009 Kente Cloth - Mrs. Kuffour

KNT009 Kente Cloth - Mrs. Kuffour


1 MEDIUM for $180

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1 LARGE for $500

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Red and soft yellow and stripes.

Differing pattern on border.

We recommend this book

We recommend this book

If you would like to know more we recommend African Majesty: The Textile Art of the Asante and the Ewe by Peter Adler available from Amazon.com.

For more book recommendations visit our Library

Kente cloth specifications

These are hand made items - all measurements may vary slightly.

Fabric contentRayon/cotton
ProcessHand weaving
Country of originGhana
Shape of stripKente specifications
Each cloth is made up of woven Kente strips machine sewn together.
Measurements:No of stripsLength Width
Medium cloth1072 in1.83 m39 in99 cm
Large cloth184 yd3.66 m84 in2.13 m

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