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Over
the following pages we will be introducing you to some of
the best known types of African textiles plus a few of our
favourites. Each page gives a brief account of the origins
and uses of the cloths, before showing you some examples of
high quality pieces. Most of the African textiles displayed
are for sale but you are more than welcome to just look and
enjoy them. Follow the links or click the pictures below to
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An official of the Asantehene, king
of the Asante people of Ghana, wearing an old
adinkra cloth, Kumasi 1997. (c)D.Clarke
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on the pictures to go straight to the cloths, or on the text
link if you want some introductory information first. Click here
for our newly revised and expanded introduction to African
textiles. |
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ADINKRA: hand-printed
cloths from the Ashanti kingdom in Ghana |
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ADIRE: the celebrated
indigo resist-dyed cloths of the Yoruba from Nigeria Updated 9 March 2009
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GOWNS:
hand-embroidered ceremonial robes of the Yoruba and Hausa
from Nigeria Updated 29 May 2009
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ASAFO: spectacular appliqué flags of the Fante people from coastal Ghana
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we have a small selection of flags that have been mounted for
display. Email or visit for details
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ASO
OKE: hand-woven narrow strip cloths of the
Yoruba and other Nigerian male weavers. Updated 30 September 2009
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BOGOLAN: hand-painted
mud cloth from Mali |
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EWE: beautiful
narrow-strip "kente" cloths from the Ewe people of Ghana and
Togo. Updated 30 September 2009 |
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Francophone
West Africa: Part One - Côte
D'Ivoire - rare textiles from the Bondoukou region here. Part
two -Mali, Senegal, Togo etc Updated 16 November 2009
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INDIGO: blue dyed cloths
from across West Africa.
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KENTE: the famous
strip woven cloth of the Ashanti kingdom in Ghana. Updated 15 July 2009
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NIGERIA: the weaving
traditions of Igbo, Yoruba, and Nupe women in Nigeria
Updated 30 September 2009
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MBUTI
barkcloths: abstract design from the forest of Congo |
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If
you don't see the cloth you are looking for in these galleries we
would be happy to discuss your interests and see if we can help.
We have many other African cloths in stock and a regular flow of
new acquisitions. You are welcome to contact us: adire@btinternet.com *
If the cheaper cloth costs less than 10% of combined total you get
it free. |
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