Handwoven SILK African Ashanti kente RARE hand woven cloth textile Ghana Art

This is authentic old African VERY RARE SILK ( Not Rayon ) hand woven ASHANTI KENTE.

This is a "Woman size" cloth and measures 78" x 49" ( 198 cm x 124 cm ).

The cloth was woven in the 1960s and is in excellent condition with the exception of some minor stains and wear due to usage and age.

This is a museum quality cloth !

Kente is an ASHANTI / ASANTE ( Ghana - West Africa ) Ceremonial cloth that is hand woven on a horizontal treadle loom.

The strips are sewn together into larger pieces of cloths.

It takes from several weeks to months for a weaver to complete a cloth like this depending of the design and size !

Kente is more than just a cloth but is a visual representation of history, ethics, oral literature, philosophy, moral values and religious beliefs. The Kente cloths history goes back to the 17th Century. In present days is still used as a cloth in Ghana but is also used by collectors of fine woven cloths and artifacts as Wall hanging, sofa or bed covering. A real piece of Authentic African art !