2021
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-5272-1_6
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My Loom and Me: The Role of the Handloom in a Weaver’s Identity Creation

Abstract: Handloom artistry dates back to the 17 th century in Africa. In Ghana, the handloom is used to produce the traditional Kente textiles, which form part of the country's identity. This research focuses on Bonwire, Ghana a weaving community in the Ashanti region, that is specialised in the weaving of the Kente textile. However, modernisation and globalisation are seemingly threatening this industry, as a new trade law allowed imports of printed Kenteinspired textiles from Europe, America and Asia. This chapter fo… Show more

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