Decorative
Textiles for the Home
Decorative
Textiles for the Home
Educational Workshops, Lectures or Seminars: A Profile
LFS for Wonoo Ventures seeks to inform the world of the beauty and value of African treasures such as KENTE:"Cloth of the Asante Kings" and the ART of Prince Twins Seven Seven of Western Nigeria (UNESCO’S ARTIST FOR PEACE, 2005) through informational seminars, lectures and workshops and product distribution. President Harriet B. Schiffer travels the country lecturing on and displaying exhibits of antique textiles that embody her life and reflect the traditions of a unique African culture.
The origins of Kente Cloth lie within the ancient tradition of narrow strip weaving found in the Western Sudan dating back to the eleventh century and further back to the Nile River over 2000 years ago. Kente as we know it dates back to the 17th Century and the Asante people of Ghana in West Africa - - where richly colored, intricately woven ceremonial cloths were exclusively created to be worn by kings, queen mothers and chiefs within the Asante Kingdom and reflect the culture, religion, society and world-view of the Akan people.
COME THREE LEVELS OF TECHNICAL COMPLEXITY WITH VARYING PRICES
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Kyeretwie - "To Catch A Lion" |
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Owia Repue - "The Rising Sun" |
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Adwinasa - "I've Exhausted My Patterns" |
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Obaakofa Mmu Man - "No Man Governs Alone" |
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Abibiman Aghode - "The Wealth of Africa" |
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Patterns 1,2 and 3 are
variation
warp.
1) Black, red and gold.
2) Turquoise and white
3) Black and white
4) Blue
5) Gold
6) Black
7) White
Also available in Green and Purple
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A)Tintum |
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B) Sika Futuro |
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C) Afoakwa Mpua Nkron |
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D) Epie Akyi |
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E) Abibiman Aghode |
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A) Tintum |
"Black Gold Dust" |
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B) Abibiman Aghode |
"The Wealth of Africa" |
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C) Akyem |
"The Shield" |
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D) Abusia Ye Dom |
"Family Unity" |
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A) Tintum |
"Unity in the Diaspora" |
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B) Emma Da |
"The First" |
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C) Appiah |
"Man From the Village" |
Special prices available for volume purchases!
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A) Kyeretwie |
"To Catch a Lion" - White Warp |
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B) Nkasewa |
"Eloquence" |
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C) Kyeretwie |
"To Catch a Lioon" - Purple Warp |
$325.00
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Kyeretwie - White Warp |
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Cost of items depends on number of strips put together and use of gold thread.
CLOTHING
Scarves and Shawls in stock while Jackets are custom-made, one of a kind for "You". Available in any of the patterns shown (Your own color kit available for $10.00; than applied to your first order.) All pieces come with a FREE history sheet explaining the name of the pattern, its meaning and the village where it was woven and the year.
Other Prices"
Scarves: $25.00 - $50.00
(Min: 5 Strips) Shawls: $75.00-$250.00
DECORATIVE ART FOR THE HOME
An entire room or merely an accessory can celebrate the rich heritage and beauty of Kente: "Cloth of the Asante Kings". Wall Hangings, bed spreads, table cloths, throw pillows or cover a love-seat (and scotch guard it!) - - LFS is your resource for bringing Kente and other valuable, appealing pieces of historical culture into your home.
Wall Hanging: $175.00+ depends on size
Bedspreads: From - $850.00 - custom woven
Table Cloths or Table Runners: custom sized
If you need: Jackets: black and white -
Abibiman, Ahode - "The Wealth of Africa"
Ohene Afro Kyen - "The Chief is Embarking on A Ship"
Man's Jacket: - Black Gold Dust representing those in the Diaspora
Just have your seamstress fill out the measurement form and my designer will give you a quotation.
*Strip is 4"-4-1/2" wide by 70"-72" long. Also available in lengths of 84" or 120" when custom ordered. All prices plus shiping and insurance (where applicable).