Textiles in Ghana - for iPod/iPhone

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About Textiles in Ghana - for iPod/iPhone

In Ghana, types of cloth and the design of textiles are about more than just fashion. Woven Kente cloth is a great status symbol, marking wealth and, in the past, office - something to be worn on important occasions and by important people. Adinkra is a printed fabric, hand-made and worn mainly for funerals, which are very important celebrations in Ghana. The tracks on this album introduce the Kente weavers and Adinkra workers, show the creative processes behind the textiles they make, and reveal how traditional designs remain relevant. This material is taken from The Open University Course A216 Art and its histories.

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8 episodes

Textiles in Ghana

A short introduction to this album.

26 Mar 2010 - 1 min

Ghana: Introduction to Kente weaving

A short history of the tradition of the Kente weavers in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Nana Asante Fremprong, a local businessman and master weaver, describes the method and skills involved in the process and how it's been updated without the loss of traditional values

3 Sep 2008 - 6 min

Ghana: Who are the Kente weavers?

A look at how weaving in the Ashanti region has changed with the introduction of women to the workforce and how weaving offers a high status and great opportunities to those who are skilled in it

3 Sep 2008 - 5 min

Ghana: Kente past and present

The origin, meanings and tradition of the patterns of Kente cloth is explained in more detail. The need to create new and saleable designs is also discussed

3 Sep 2008 - 12 min

Ghana: Introduction to Adinkra

The tradition of Adinkra. The making of a printed cloth, mainly used for funerals, following the process of dying and painting the fabric

3 Sep 2008 - 3 min

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