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Author : Kate Peck Kent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105041654877
Author : Colleen E. Kriger
Publisher : Rowman Altamira
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0759104220
In this holistic approach to the study of textiles and their makers, Colleen Kriger charts the role cotton has played in commercial, community, and labor settings in West Africa. By paying close attention to the details of how people made, exchanged, and wore cotton cloth from before industrialization in Europe to the twentieth century, she is able to demonstrate some of the cultural effects of Africa's long involvement in trading contacts with Muslim societies and with Europe. Cloth in West African History thus offers a fresh perspective on the history of the region and on the local, regional, and global processes that shaped it. A variety of readers will find its account and insights into the African past and culture valuable, and will appreciate the connections made between the local concerns of small-scale weavers in African villages, the emergence of an indigenous textile industry, and its integration into international networks.
Author : E Asamoah-Yaw,Osei-Bonsu Safo-Kantanka
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-23
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781524596828
This book is about the history of an African clothing material known as Kente cloth. All relevant cultural aspects of the cloth have been explained in details with several pictorial illustrations. The book traces Kente history and how it has been used since its invention, about four hundred years ago, by an Ashanti hunter. The two authors are Ashantis and traditionalists. The coauthor was born into the industry at Bonwire. He received a national award as Ghanas best Kente designer and weaver in 2008. His knowledge in the art of weaving and his lifetime exposure to Kente traditions makes it imperative for all those seeking knowledge about Kente, the genuine African fabric, to obtain a copy of this. The other important aspect this of book is the author. The book is the outcome of his intensive research on Kente cloth after his first publication (1993) of the book titled Kente Cloth: Introduction to History. This book is the history of Kente Cloth. It contains everything you need to know about this magnificent African cloth, which was created for special occasions only.
Author : Steven J. Salm,Toyin Falola
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2002-03-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313011320
The decades of independence in Ghana have strengthened the idea of a national Ghanaian culture. The culture and customs of Ghana today are a product of diversity in traditional forms, influenced by a long history of Islamic and European contact. Culture and Customs of Ghana is the first book to concisely provide an up-to-date narrative on the most significant elements of the established cultural life and institutions as well as the most recent changes in the cultural landscape. Written expressly for students and the general reader, it belongs in every library supporting multicultural and African studies curricula. Ghana seeks to cultivate the philosophy of the African personality, to revive, maintain, and promote Ghanaian ways of life and integrate them into political and social institutions. Ghanaians also recognize their relationship to the rest of the world and continue to develop with the forces of globalization. Culture and Customs of Ghana authoritatively discusses the vibrant and adaptable people, from their religions to music and dance. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos complement the text.
Author : Annette Lynch,Mitchell D. Strauss
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780759121508
The clothes we wear tell stories about us—and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States. The clothing artifacts documented here have been or are now regularly worn by Americans as everyday clothing, fashion, ethnic or religious identifiers, or style statements. They embody the cultural history of the United States and its peoples, from Native Americans, white Anglo colonists, and forcibly relocated black slaves to the influx of immigrants from around the world. Entries consider how dress items may serve as symbolic linkages to home country and family or worn as visible forms of opposition to dominant cultural norms. Taken together, they offer insight into the ethnic-based core ideologies, myths, and cultural codes that have played a role in the formation and continued story of the United States.
Author : Kax Wilson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780429716195
Originally published in 1979, this volume acts as a reference for the history textiles. It asks questions on the effect of technology on textiles, how did particular historical periods and locations expand or limit the possibilities for the manufacture of fabrics and how the textile history related to politics and economics, sociology and psychology, art and engineering, anthropology and archaeology, chemistry and physics. Addressing these questions, the author surveys the development of the technical components of fabrics and discusses the textiles of selected places and times. She uses prose, drawings and more than 130 photographs to show how each era of textile production reflects its age. This book is designed to serve as a college text and as a reference work for museum researchers. With sections including illustrations and diagrams; key terminology; spinning wool; spinning and raw materials; single ply and cord and fabric construction.
Author : Alisa LaGamma,Christine Giuntini,Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Textile fabrics
ISBN : 9781588392930
Author : Robin Law
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429954559
Originally published in 1980 and here re-issued with an updated preface, this book deals with the role of the horse in the societies of West Africa during the pre-colonial period. It traces the history of its introduction and its diffusion within West Africa, and examines the problems of maintaining horses in such a harsh environment. The use of horses in warfare in analysed but the non-military aspects of the West African horse culture are also discussed, principally the use of horses as tokens of status and wealth. The book includes a review of the decline of the West African horse culture in the 20th century, reflecting the passing of a political system based on warfare and slavery.
Author : Samuel Abraham WALKER
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1845
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0020173382
Author : Steeve O. Buckridge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Clothing and dress
ISBN : 9766401438
"His work contributes to the ongoing interest in the history of women and in the history of resistance."--Jacket.
Author : Toyin Falola,Daniel Jean-Jacques
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1415 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781598846669
These volumes offer a one-stop resource for researching the lives, customs, and cultures of Africa's nations and peoples. Unparalleled in its coverage of contemporary customs in all of Africa, this multivolume set is perfect for both high school and public library shelves. The three-volume encyclopedia will provide readers with an overview of contemporary customs and life in North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa through discussions of key concepts and topics that touch everyday life among the nations' peoples. While this encyclopedia places emphasis on the customs and cultural practices of each state, history, politics, and economics are also addressed. Because entries average 14,000 to 15,000 words each, contributors are able to expound more extensively on each country than in similar encyclopedic works with shorter entries. As a result, readers will gain a more complete understanding of what life is like in Africa's 54 nations and territories, and will be better able to draw cross-cultural comparisons based on their reading.
Author : J. D. Fage
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9784541620385
Senegal is a country located in West Africa and is known for its vibrant culture and French colonial heritage. Its capital city is Dakar, located on the Cape Verde peninsula, and its official language is French, but Wolof is widely spoken throughout the country. The country has a rich history dating back to the 7th century, and it was a major center of the transatlantic slave trade. Senegal gained independence from France in 1960, and since then, it has been a democratic country, with multiparty politics and a diverse economy. The country has a population of over 17 million people, and it is one of the most stable countries in the region. Senegal has a diverse landscape, ranging from sandy beaches to fertile river valleys and arid deserts. The country is known for its music, dance, and art, with traditional music such as mbalax and African reggae being popular around the world. Senegal is also known for its cuisine, which includes seafood, stews, and rice dishes. Religion plays a significant role in Senegalese culture, with a majority of the population practicing Islam, but other religions such as Catholicism and Vodou are also present. The country has a rich cultural heritage, and it is home to many museums and historic sites that highlight its history and traditions. Senegal is a vibrant and dynamic country, with a unique cultural identity and a bright future.
Author : Eric Broudy
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Handlooms
ISBN : 0874516498
A heavily illustrated classic on the evolution of the handloom is now reissued in a handy paper edition.
Author : G. F. Kojo Arthur
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781532028946
Adinkra symbols visually integrate striking aesthetic power, evocative language, mathematical structures and philosophical concepts. The book views the Adinkra cloth symbols as a writing system. It develops themes from the texts encoded in the proverbs, stories, and maxims associated with the symbols. The themes covered include Akan cosmology, social and political organization, social and ethical values, economics, and Akan knowledge systems. Perhaps the most modern and certainly one of the most comprehensive works on Adinkra (Oluwatoyin Adepoju).