Ewe Weavers (Ghana), Woman’s Cloth
Rare hand spun cotton Ewe kente woman's cloth, circa 1900. This style of weft faced cloth was called 'titriku' which just means 'thick cloth.' It is a particularly fine example...
Rare hand spun cotton Ewe kente woman's cloth, circa 1900. This style of weft faced cloth was called "titriku" which just means "thick cloth." It is a particularly fine example with an offbeat array of paired red cotton blocks.
Ewe people, Ghana, circa 1910–1930.
Conservation mounted on board.
Size
Height: approx. 103 cm
Width: approx. 172 cm
Literature
F. Picchi, Ewe Textiles and Narrow-Strip Weaving
D. Ross, Wrapped in Pride
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