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Welcome to Traditional 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.

Adams Salifu - kente weaver
Meet the artisan!

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. 

 
KNS001 Kente strip golden stools with coloured stripes KNS001 Kente strip golden stools with coloured stripes
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. 

5 strips for $60 ($12 each)  
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KNS002 Kente strip golden stools with black and white stripes KNS002 Kente strip golden stools with black and white stripes
This Kente strip has the Asante golden stool symbol separated by bands of black and white stripes. 

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KNS003 Kente strip - Abusua Ye Dom KNS003 Kente strip - Abusua Ye Dom
Multi design with coloured stools. 

5 strips for $65 ($13 each)  
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25 strips for $275 ($11 each)  
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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.
Fact - history of kente
 
KNS004 Kente strip - Purple Nsatea KNS004 Kente strip - Purple Nsatea
Zigzags in violet, cream and black. 

5 strips for $75 ($15 each)  
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KNS005 Kente strip - Blue Nsatea KNS005 Kente strip - Blue Nsatea
Purple, blue, cream and black design. 

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KNS006 Kente strip - Orange Nsatea KNS006 Kente strip - Orange Nsatea
Orange with coloured design. 

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KNS007 Kente strip - Green Adwinasa KNS007 Kente strip - Green Adwinasa
Differing design on pale yellow. 

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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.
Fact - a kente loom
 
KNS008 Kente strip - Fatima KNS008 Kente strip - Fatima
Yellow, purple, geen and black zigzags. 

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KNS009 Kente strip - Apremo KNS009 Kente strip - Apremo
Multi coloured design with diamonds. 

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KNS010 Kente strip - Yellow Nsoroma KNS010 Kente strip - Yellow Nsoroma
Multi design with many colours. 

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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.
Fact - Asante and Ewe kente
 
KNS011 Kente strip - Mrs. Kuffour KNS011 Kente strip - Mrs. Kuffour
Soft yellow bricks on coloured stripes. 

5 strips for $95 ($19 each)  
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25 strips for $425 ($17 each)  
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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

We recommend this book
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
 

Sorry... We have to increase our prices as electricity and fuel in Ghana have gone up. Some things now costs double what they did a year ago and so our artisans are also increasing their prices **
 
eShopAfrica.com is a pioneer of African based ecommerce. Our company is registered in Accra, Ghana and we've been trading online since 2001. We have customers all over the world ranging from individuals to businesses, collectors to museums. We also run an ecommerce consultancy service to help others trade online.
 
Our aim is to create sustainable businesses for traditional African artisans many of whom live in poverty. Arts and crafts are a valuable source of income for many Africans. Rural populations live off their creativity between harvests and urban dwellers - often women - rely on their creative skills to feed and educate their children. However they have neither the time nor resources to market their goods and quite frequently receive cost or less than cost for their work.
 
We also wish to showcase the positive, creative site of Africa. Few people have access to the scope and beauty of African artefacts and we'd like to bring them closer.
 
We want to put money and prestige back into the African artisan sector so that the world doesn't lose these valuable skills.
 
Meet some of our artisans on the About page or find out what the Media say. Check the Blog Link for our latest news.
 
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OUR FAVOURITE BOOKS
See more in our Library
Olaudah Equiano: The Interesting Narrative by Olaudah Equiano
 
Going into Darkness: Fantastic Coffins from Africa by Thierry Secretan
 
West Africa before the Colonial Era: A History to 1850 by Basil Davidson
 
African Civilization Revisited: From Antiquity to Modern Times by Basil Davidson
 
A Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
 

 

 

 
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