Book Description
A contemporary male weaver from Ghana explains how his people maintain the tradition of weaving, including an explanation of the strip weaving of Kente cloth and its importance in their Ewe culture.
Author : Gilbert Bobbo Ahiagble
Publisher : Open Hand Publishing, LLC
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 39,99 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Ghana
ISBN : 094088061X
A contemporary male weaver from Ghana explains how his people maintain the tradition of weaving, including an explanation of the strip weaving of Kente cloth and its importance in their Ewe culture.
Author : Ahiagble Bob Dennis
Publisher :
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 22,59 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN :
A collection of texts from the Ghanaian Catholic Church, helping us to see how African scholars and church leaders grappled with the meaning of Vatican II in the immediate post-conciliar years.
Author : Margaret Musgrove
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 20,48 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9780590987875
In this retelling of a tale from Ghana, a wondrous spider shows two Ashanti weavers how to make intricate, colorful patterns in the cloth that they weave.
Author : The Open University
Publisher : The Open University
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 22,48 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN : 1473006384
With a focus on Ghana, this 4-hour free course explored how textiles can carry a variety of meanings and values, including wealth, status and office.
Author : Stanislaw A. Zielinski
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 40,74 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Hand weaving
ISBN :
Author : Debbi Chocolate
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,29 MB
Release : 1997-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0802775284
A rhyming description of the kente cloth costumes of the Ashanti and Ewe people of Ghana and a portrayal of the symbolic colors and patterns.
Author : Peter Collingwood
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 49,45 MB
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Hand weaving
ISBN : 9780952907077
Author : Lansing Loom Works
Publisher :
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 18,87 MB
Release : 1925
Category : Looms
ISBN :
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 23,21 MB
Release : 2024-04-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0593845420
Immerse yourself in Africa's vast and intricate story and discover Africa’s true place in world history. Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world’s second-largest continent in vivid detail. It brings to life the stories that shaped Africa and the world around it, from powerful and influential empires and kingdoms such as Mali and Benin, through the struggle against colonization and the fight for independence to Africa’s place on the global stage today. You will meet some of Africa’s most important political and military leaders, including Hannibal, Mansa Musa, Oba Ewuare, Queen Nzinga, Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela, and Ellen Sirleaf. Brilliant photography showcases the great art and architecture that African civilizations have created while engaging text written by experts of African heritage covers every facet of African cultures, from music and literature to oral traditions and languages. Specially commissioned CGI artworks recreate iconic buildings and life in lost cities like Timbuktu and Great Zimbabwe. Explore the pages of this awe-inspiring African history book to discover: -The whol-e story of the African continent, covering every aspect from culture and trade to politics and society -The chapters explore developments in religion, languages, music, literature, and mythology. -Biography sections portray the lives, impact, and legacy of influential figures in African history. -Detailed maps set the main sites in context and showcase vast empires and key trade routes -Optional 80-page reference section provides a directory of the histories and cultures of all the sovereign states in Africa. Beautifully illustrated and unparalleled in scope, Africa is the perfect book for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Africa’s vital and inspiring history.
Author : Ronke Luke-Boone
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 26,99 MB
Release : 2011-01-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1440219680
Create style with a touch of the exotic Exciting! Inspiring! African fabrics are vibrant, beautiful, and widely available - and they are perfect for contemporary clothing for men, women, and children and great for home decor. An excellent reference for sewers or anyone who is interested in fabrics, culture, and history, this guide will teach you where to buy fabrics, how to choose the right ones, and the best techniques for sewing them. 14 original projects, including • Tote bag • Apron • Tunic • Place mats • Shawl • Pillows • Vest • Child's loom Full size patterns for three projects Covers these popular African fabrics • Mudcloth • Fancy prints • Kuba cloth • Wax prints • Korhogo cloth • Kente cloth