Fabric symbology: Correlation between President Akufo-Addo’s fabric choice and his COVID-19 addresses to Ghanaians

Navei, Nyamawero; Donkoh, Samuel A.

doi:10.57040/jahca.v2i3.208

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“…Therefore, the views of these writers are African and their opinions area about African children and childhood. Again, how characters in the play dress, both children and adults, play an important role that communicates and symbolises their culture and social status in the society (Navei & Donkoh, 2022). In The Burdens, Ruganda uses Nyakake and Kaija to introduce the action.…”

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Representation of children and childhood in East African drama: Critical analysis of The Burning of Rags and The Burdens

Makachia

Anyuor

2022

JAHCA

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This paper has critically analysed the representation of children and childhood in selected East African plays-Francis Imbuga’s The Burning of Rags and John Ruganda’s The Burdens. Semiotics Literary theory, which is the production and interpretation of meaning has been used. This research adopted descriptive and qualitative approaches based on textual analysis. Purposive sampling was used in the selection of the two writers and the two plays. The study was based on textual analysis and library research. Comprehensive literature review was carried out and the collected information synthesised in relation to a critical reading of the selected texts. The study utilised both primary and secondary data. Primary data consisted of the selected sample plays. The Study promotes the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals) aimed at ensuring peace and prosperity. It also instigates stakeholders to act on realising Vision 2030 economic, social and political pillars. Students and scholars of Literature will also benefit from the findings of the study particularly on approaches to reading East African drama and matters representation of children and childhood in Literature. The study concluded that the child becomes the catalyst in revealing the generation gap differences and the consequences of the same; and is part and parcel of the tribulations in society. Children understand societal problems, particularly socio-economic, and are affected by them.

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“…She is in "very high spirits" on page 31; expecting Denis to arrive from the city. Babu reveals: 'when I heard your voice singing happily above the quarrel of utensils (notice use of personification), I said to myself, that is Elima announcing the arrival of her son to the village' (31).…”

Section: Views Of Francis Imbuga's the Burning Of Ragsmentioning

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Representation of children and childhood in East African drama: Critical analysis of The Burning of Rags and The Burdens

Makachia

Anyuor

2022

JAHCA

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“…SD 1 stated that the company primarily sees itself as a storyteller who uses colour, design, and titles to relate important ideas. For this reason, a decision was made to produce a line of textile designs "as a reminder of the safety measures adopted to protect Ghanaians and curb the spread of COVID-19," as Navei and Donkoh (2022) confirmed. Moreover, this approach cleverly maintains the historical context of Ghana's experience with COVID-19, weaving it into the project's essence of promoting independence through the development of designs originating in Ghana and crafted by Ghanaians.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…One artwork displays the words "No Flights" to represent the shutting of the borders, while another encourages people to "Stay at home." The third artwork depicts the relaxation of some lockdown precautions according to TSGL and in a study by Navei and Donkoh (2022).…”

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A Comparative Study of Printed Fabric Product Lines and Design Concepts of Texstyle Ghana Limited

Pardie,

Asinyo,

Acquaye

et al. 2023

AJAR

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Purpose: This research investigates TexStyle Ghana Limited’s printed fabric design concepts over three decades, focusing on cultural heritage and consumer preferences, aiming to understand trends and patterns. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research employs qualitative data analysis as the primary approach to investigate design concepts. The research method adopted for this study is a single-case method. The data is collected from TexStyle Ghana Limited (TSGL), a prominent textile printing company in Ghana, with a specific focus on their product lines and historical design trends. The data is analysed based on patterns, and themes within textual or visual data. Findings: TexStyle Ghana Limited (TSGL) offers four unique brands of printed fabrics catering to diverse consumer segments. Their design concepts reflect cultural motifs, traditional heritage, and bold African textile utilisation. TSGL's product lines, such as the Adepa Dumas and NuStyle collections, target specific demographics with distinctive design elements. Research Limitation/Implications: The study's limitation includes focusing on TSGL, although there are other printing companies in Ghana. However, the findings or implications could apply to other textile printing companies. Practical Implication: The research highlights the significance of considering customer preferences and cultural heritage in textile design for Ghanaian companies. These include traditional motifs, vibrant colours, and cultural symbolism that enhances competitiveness and customer satisfaction. Social Implication: Preserving Ghanaian cultural heritage through printed fabrics promotes representation, inclusivity, and global promotion of African art and fashion while catering to diverse consumer segments. Originality/Value: This industry-specific lens allows for targeted insights into the unique challenges and innovations in textile printing, contributing to a more granular understanding of Ghana's fashion landscape.

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“…If the arts are to educate, then costume as an art form must be a vehicle through which video films can be didactic. This is because costumes communicate non verbally (Navei, & Donkoh, 2022). This is relevant in the Ghanaian context because "Ghana is endowed with rich traditions and cultures in which clothing or costumes … form an integral part" (Dzramedo, 2009: 1).…”

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Artistic expressions with the use of costumes in selected Ghanaian video films: The freedom and responsibilities of the costumier as an artist

Dennis

2022

JAHCA

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The increase in advertisements for newly produced films in Ghana is a testament that the Ghanaian film industry has become one of the fastest growing businesses in the country. Contemporary film producers or directors have continued the tradition of their forebears in the use of various traditional visual elements of communication, particularly the use of costumes. Costumes are powerful visual elements employed in film productions for effective characterization and to offer vital narrative cues to viewers. While acknowledging that costumiers have the freedom to express themselves in constructing costumes, both for utilitarian and aesthetic purposes, it is equally important for such artistic expressions to be accompanied by some responsibilities to social norms. Employing a qualitative approach and relying on purposive sampling to sample two Ghanaian video films, this study relied on content analysis to explore how costumes have been used in films. Anchored on the theory of representation, the study contributes to the ongoing debate on the ways in which costumes are used in video film productions. The findings revealed that some costumiers in the third historical phase of film making in Ghana have not articulated their artistic freedoms and equal responsibilities associated with costuming films. This calls for regular in-service training and workshops for costumiers.

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Fabric symbology: Correlation between President Akufo-Addo’s fabric choice and his COVID-19 addresses to Ghanaians

Cited by 4 publications

References 3 publications

Representation of children and childhood in East African drama: Critical analysis of The Burning of Rags and The Burdens

Representation of children and childhood in East African drama: Critical analysis of The Burning of Rags and The Burdens

A Comparative Study of Printed Fabric Product Lines and Design Concepts of Texstyle Ghana Limited

Artistic expressions with the use of costumes in selected Ghanaian video films: The freedom and responsibilities of the costumier as an artist

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