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SMART KIDS
Kente Cloth
Kente is a colorful cloth made by the Akan and Ewe people of
Ghana and Togo. It is a symbol of power and wealth that originally
was worn by royalty but today is worn by men and women all over
the world.
Kente cloth is woven with thin strips that are sewn together to
make a large cloth. There are hundreds of different patterns used
for Kente cloth. Many of them tell a story or convey a wise saying.
Look Carefully
What colors do you see?
What shapes do you see?
Describe the patterns you see.
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SMART KIDS
Use Your Imagination
What things can you think of that are woven?
Weaving is the process of making
cloth by interlacing threads (over
and under) on a loom, or frame.
Try This
Pretend that the strips
below are part of a
woven Kente cloth
strip. Draw some
of the patterns you
see here or create a
pattern of your own.
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