A short introduction to this album.

A short introduction to this album.

John Picton goes to the market in Kumasi to look at factory printed cloth to see how it is still influenced by traditional designs. He also looks at the history of the modern printed cloths and how manufacturers try to keep pace with changing societies

John Picton goes to the market in Kumasi to look at factory printed cloth to see how it is still influenced by traditional designs. He also looks at the history of the modern printed cloths and how manufacturers try to keep pace with changing societies

An overview of the importance of the traditional printing and weaving methods to the local people and how they incorporate new designs into their work

An overview of the importance of the traditional printing and weaving methods to the local people and how they incorporate new designs into their work

The tradition of Adinkra. The making of a printed cloth, mainly used for funerals, following the process of dying and painting the fabric

The origin, meanings and tradition of the patterns of Kente cloth is explained in more detail. The need to create new and saleable designs is also discussed

The origin, meanings and tradition of the patterns of Kente cloth is explained in more detail. The need to create new and saleable designs is also discussed

A look at how weaving in the Ashanti region has changed with the introduction of women to the workforce and how weaving offers a high status and great opportunities to those who are skilled in it