PROGRAM 3 African Textiles: Adire Cloth, Kente Cloth Patterned textiles have been made in Africa for hundreds of years. Yoruba women print designs on Adire cloth using stencils and blue dye. In Ghana colorful Kente cloth is woven to make ceremonial clothing for kings. Adire Cloth, African Weaving ca. 1850, indigo dyed cotton cloth High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA, USA Kente Cloth: Man’s cloth in the “Asa Saa Wa” (assemblage) pattern ca. 1900, woven silk, cotton and rayon fibers North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC, USA Gift of the NCMA Docents Discussion Students analyze the patterns and designs of Adire and Kente cloth and compare the materials and techniques used by the women of Africa. They identify geometric and organic patterns and repeated colors. They look for symbolic designs. They talk about how textiles are woven and observe actual texture in the cloth. Project: African-style Weaving Students sketch geometric and organic shapes to use as stencils for printing. They weave colored paper and print geometric and organic designs in repeated patterns. Art in Action is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching children’s lives through art. Students learn creativity, problem solving, critical thinking skills and cultural awareness. Nine sequential programs for grades K-8 teach art appreciation, art history and art techniques. www.artinaction.org