Kente cloth, known locally as nwentoma, is a type of silk fabric made of interwoven cloth strips and is native to the country of Ghana. Â It is an icon of African cultural heritage around the world and is identified by its dazzling multicoloured patterns of bright colours, geometric shapes and bold designs. Â It is used for its symbolic significance and each cloth has a name and a meaning. Â Each pattern has a name and a meaning. Â Names and meanings are derived from historical events, individual achievements, proverbs, philosophical concepts, oral literature, moral values, social code of conduct, human behaviour and certain attributes of plant and animal life. Â (Sources: wikipedia and midwesttradegroup.com)
Symbolic meanings of kente cloth colours
black — maturation, intensified spiritual energy
blue — peacefulness, harmony and love
green — vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth, spiritual renewal
gold — royalty, wealth, high status, glory, spiritual purity
grey — healing and cleansing rituals; associated with ash
maroon — the colour of mother earth; associated with healing
pink — associated with the female essence of life; a mild, gentle aspect of red
purple — associated with feminine aspects of life; usually worn by women
red — political and spiritual moods; bloodshed; sacrificial rites and death
silver — serenity, purity, joy; associated with the moon
white — purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions
yellow — preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility
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