African Kente Cloth Cotton Fabric 6 Yards by 43" Ghana

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Superb and elegant 6 yards of Kente cloth. Produced by the Akan people of Southern Ghana, Kente is interwoven silk … Read more Superb and elegant 6 yards of Kente cloth. Produced by the Akan people of Southern Ghana, Kente is interwoven silk and cotton. This particular Kente has geometric pattern in amazing blue black white and orange . The size of this particular piece would make it ideal to use to upholster furniture,or to create numerous pillows, ottomans, or a table cloth for your summer dinner in the garden .. 6 yards ( 216"inches) by 43" w.
Kente comes from the word kenten, which means basket in the Asante dialect of Akan. Akans refer to kente as nwentoma, meaning woven cloth. It is an Akan royal and sacred cloth worn only in times of extreme importance and was the cloth of kings. Over time, the use of kente became more widespread.

Kente cloth is special on many levels. Around the world, the unique patterns and colors are easily identifiable as a representation of West African culture. ... This gives each Kente design its own unique, symbolic value. Kente cloth may symbolize the wearer's status or mark a festive occasion. See less