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Handmade Striped Cotton Kente Cloth Scarf from Ghana, "Textured Blue"

Cotton yarns add rich texture to this brilliant kente cloth shawl by the Gobah... more

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Cotton yarns add rich texture to this brilliant kente cloth shawl by the Gobah Tengey-Seddoh Family. Strips of black, white and blue make a dramatic and handsome color combination. Designed and woven of coarse local cotton in the 12th century, the lokpo pattern means "heavy or thick in texture."

Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Strips are generally three to four inches wide and seven to ten feet long, and the length of time it takes to complete one strip varies by the complexity of the chosen pattern. The simplest use mostly vertical, or warp patterns, and an experienced weaver can make several of those in one day. However patterns with nearly all weft (horizontal thread) patterns where the warp design is hardly visible can take up to four days to complete an individual strip. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging and spirituality, while white is purity. The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names, often to honor people, historical events, or proverbs.

  • 84 grams
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 152 cm L x 13.5 cm W
  • 60" L x 5.25" W

  • 100% cotton
  • 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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7

Tammy

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03/04/2024

"Beautiful work - Yet incorrect description!"

The description and card for the scarf named Healing is the same as for the scarf named Victory. Thease lines in particular are misleading Combining shades of pale gray and black...Gray derives its symbolism from ash, used for healing and cleansing rituals. I thought there was an issue with my screen or the photo causing the scarf to look yellow - but once received the scarf is definitely a sickly pale yellow and not gray or ash as described. This is very disappointing as I valued the symbolism of ash & healing.

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Luisa

From Australia

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04/20/2023

"Versatile"

This is a marvelous scarf. Photo does not do it justice. I can wear it with anything and it feels and looks good.

Purchased Item:

Pebbles, Handmade Double Weave Cotton Blend Kente Cloth Scarf

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Carolina Vargas

From Ohio

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10/13/2021

"magic colors"

This is very special for me because of its tradition and how it takes one back into a beautiful past that we need to keep alive and preserve thanks to these artists; their passion overflows.

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Purchased Item:

Golden Pebbles on Scarlet, Authentic African Kente Cloth Red & Yellow Kpekui Scarf

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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: Cousin
  • Occasion: 'just because'

Kathleen

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09/26/2021

"Exquisite Pattern!"

I can wear this with a suit or jeans. It dresses up anything. I always get compliments on it, and people wonder where I got it. I always tell them. I have scarves from all over the world. This is the best way to get them without traveling.

Best Uses

  • Dress up a suit or jeans

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Kathleen

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03/23/2021

"I feel so alive when wearing it."

The colors are stunning and the design unique. It lies beautifully around the neck. People always want to know where I got it.

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vibrant colorintricate design

Best Uses

  • Can also be used as a table runner

Purchased Item:

Golden Pebbles on Scarlet, Authentic African Kente Cloth Red & Yellow Kpekui Scarf

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Linda

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11/23/2019

"Beautiful workmanship"

I received the scarf today and I am so glad. It is a beautiful scarf that I am going to gift with the Kente backpack that I ordered before. I am sure this will be a special gift for the person I am giving it to. It is beautifully done with gold keys and stripes.

Purchased Item:

Golden Key, African Kente Cloth Brown and Gold Scarf

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