Write a 6 pages paper on kente cloth. An interesting feature is that Kente Cloth is most commonly made by men, and the cloth itself consists of many strips, each one of which is between 4 and inches i

Write a 6 pages paper on kente cloth. An interesting feature is that Kente Cloth is most commonly made by men, and the cloth itself consists of many strips, each one of which is between 4 and inches in width. These strips are then cut into pieces and sewn together in a side by side pattern to make one large cloth. Originally, Kente cloth was black and white, but the dyes were developed from different plants, resulting in the evolution of a range of color. This paper will take a look at a cursory look at the origin, symbolism, and process of making Kente Cloth.

As mentioned, Kente cloth is native to the Akan ethnic group of South Ghana but has its origin with the Ashanti Kingdom. The people of the Ivory Coast were the first to adopt the cloth as their own, and it is now widely used throughout the African region. Kente is an important icon of African cultural heritage throughout the world, not just on the continent itself. The cloth itself has adapted over the years to become quite vibrant in its color scheme and the way it has become able to identify itself with the overall ethnicity of this region (Asmah 217).

There are actually a variety of kente patterns that have been invented and put into use over the years. Each of these patterns, in and of themselves, has a certain concept or concept that is historically based on some type of tradition. One example of this is the Obaakofoo Mmu Man pattern. This particular pattern has served to represent the democratic rule. The second example of historical tradition in the kerne cloth can be seen in the Emma Da pattern, representing novel creativity and knowledge derived from experience, and the Sika Fre Mogya pattern, representing responsibility to share monetary success with one’s relations. There is a legend based on tradition involve the cloth. It is said that kente was first created by two Akan friends who were hunting in an Asanteman forest. While hunting, they came upon a spider that was casting its web.&nbsp.