Threading knots of the past
Looming the yarn of tradition and aspiration
The miscellany of colors –
Different, yet one,
The intricacy of the pattern
We have always known, never seen.
As kids we saw
Grandma wear it in elegance
And Papa wrap it with grace
And they told us
“The thread-maker has always been God
He gives us the yarn
The different threads of life
The intricacy of the pattern,
We have always known, never seen”
Kente has always been
Ours.
Kente is
Always beautiful.
Kente will always be
Legendary Gold.
~Metty Markwei
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*Kente is one of the national cloth patterns of Ghana and some other parts of West Africa. It is wove from different colors of thread and has become a valued national symbol, source of pride and heritage.
Hi there, I love this! My parents are from Ghana though I am based in England. Are you based in Ghana? Thanks for the follow also! Please, please spread the word about my Blog to your friends and those around you-I should be getting some more interesting features coming up, and do check out my “About” page for all the articles I’ve written! Louise x
Awesome article pal. You’re a true daughter of da soil. #Thumbsup
Great getting to know about your blog. Greater, too, this poem about a cloth that we all love throughout Africa. In a way, Ms. Markwei, the Kente is a distant relation of (S.W. Nigeria)-Yoruba Aso Oke although the Kente looks more intricate. Both are wonderful products of our Motherland. My blog also showcases the Aso Oke from time to time and it has proved very popular with readers.
Please keep it up, and best of luck in your studies.
African with every sense… sounds like the Kitenge from East Africa…. like the imagery… and thanks also for visiting me… without that, i would not have found your site
I love love and love it. I want more. Which blog should I add to my rss feed
Love your poem! Great blog…keep it up!
The artist inside of me can’t stop breathing in all of the beautiful colors on your site. I’m so inspired- thank you!
Beautiful piece.Go girl! I’m proud of you.Lots of love
Mum.
Love you poem and pics of Kente. spent time in Ghana in 1981 and the only “souvenir” that has remained over the years is my belt length of gorgeous kente cloth. It has so much grounded energy and is a beautiful piece of functional art.