Vintage Kente Cloth
Ewe Kente Cloth of Ashante Tribe Woven Textile
Located in Barrington, IL
This vibrant hand-woven Kente cloth is an authentic West African textile created within the
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Late 20th Century Ghanaian Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Ewe Kente Cloth of Ashante Tribe Woven Textile
Located in Barrington, IL
This striking hand-woven Kente cloth is an authentic West African textile created within the
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Maroon, Yellow and Orange Vintage Midcentury African Ewe Kente Cloth Textile
Located in New York, NY
This African Men's Ewe Kente cloth has a light aubergine, eggplant, maroon purple background with
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton
$3,500
H 116 in W 65 in D 0.1 in
Vintage Multicolor West African Ewe Kente Cloth Textile Fabric or Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
This prestigious Kente cloth was handwoven on small hand held looms. The fabric has all been hand
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton
$2,500
H 109 in W 63 in D 0.01 in
"Kente Cloth, Ashanti Tribe Ghana, " Cotton Weaving created circa 1970
Located in Milwaukee, WI
of arts. Bark cloth was used for clothing before weaving was introduced. With weaving, there is
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1970s Folk Art Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton
$2,400
H 59 in W 38 in
"Kente Cloth Ashanti Tribe, Ghana, " Silk and Cotton Weaving created circa 1970
Located in Milwaukee, WI
have a wide variety of arts. Bark cloth was used for clothing before weaving was introduced. With
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1970s Folk Art Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$6,500
H 74 in W 41.25 in
Maroon and Orange Vintage Midcentury West African Ewe Kente Cloth Textile Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Vintage West African midcentury textile made in Ghana. This men's Ewe Kenta cloth is woven in
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton
$3,500
H 113 in W 61 in D 0.1 in
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Ewe Waist Wrap, 20th Century
Located in Portland, ME
) is that Kente use silk and rayon while Ewe is all cotton. Otherwise as in Kente, an Ewe cloth is made
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20th Century Ghanaian Vintage Kente Cloth
African Ashanti Kente Cloth
Located in Dallas, TX
African Ashanti Kente Cloth,
hand loomed textile, ceremonial regalia worn by tribe early to mid
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20th Century African Vintage Kente Cloth
African Ashanti Kente Cloth
Located in Dallas, TX
African Ashanti Kente Cloth,
hand loomed textile, ceremonial regalia worn by the tribe early to
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20th Century African Vintage Kente Cloth
Indigo Cotton Kente Cloth, Africa, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
In rather good condition, with a good variety of design elements.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Tribal Mask Lamps
Located in Amarillo, TX
biomorphic oak bases. Original finials. Original shades included, with Kente Cloth trim.
Category
1940s American Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Brass
A Kente Shoulder Cloth from the Asante people of Ghana ca. 1970
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is in rather good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton
Ewe Cloth
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, large blue and white Ewe Kente man's cloth. These cloth’s are particularly satisfying
Category
1950s Ghanaian Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton
Mid Century Moroccan Rug By Berber Tribe
Located in New York, NY
far back into the human past. In some ways it shares the qualities of the finest African Kente cloths
Category
1940s Moroccan Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Wool
Vintage African Kente Cloth Textile
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful handwoven Ewe wrap with pastel colors. This wrap appears to be a little older than most. A really intriguing pattern and coloration. Measures: 3'11" x 8'6".
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton
Purple Ewe Kente Cloth African Textile, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
The color of this African Men's Ewe Kenta cloth is really beautiful and saturated. Royal purple
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton
French Expressionist Impasto Oil Painting African Island Girl Kente Cloth Skirt
By Georges Vasseur
Located in Surfside, FL
French Post Impressionist impasto oil painting. Standing Figure.
Similar in technique to Henri D'anty and other artists of the post war École de Paris.
School of Paris (French: École...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pillow Cases Fashioned from African Kente Cloth, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts.
Linen in the back
Zipper closure.
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton
Handwoven Kente Textile, Ewe of Ghana, W. Africa, Cotton & Silk Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
inches long by 69.5 inches wide.
Kente cloths are prestige textiles, with striking colors and geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton, Silk
H 0.13 in W 70 in D 118 in
"Ashanti Stool, " Carved Wood created in Ghana circa 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
in a variety of specialized crafts. These include weaving, wood carving, ceramics, the reknown kente
Category
1940s Folk Art Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Wood
Kente Cloth from Ghana
Located in New York, NY
Kente cloth from Ghana, woven on a menora loom (strip weaving).
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20th Century Ghanaian Vintage Kente Cloth
Vintage African Kente (Nwentoma) Cloth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow hand loomed panels stitched together. Unusual turquoise blue field with over weaving in shades of dark red and golden yellow.
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1950s Ghanaian Vintage Kente Cloth
Kente Cotton Cloth from West Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Hand woven cotton and indigo dyed textile with color block design also in cotton
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1960s Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Ewe Kente Men’s Cloth in Blue and Yellow Striped Textile, Ghana 1950's
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1950's
Ewe Kente men’s cloth.
Measures: H 306 x W 184 cm.
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1950s Ghanaian Vintage Kente Cloth
Materials
Textile
H 120.48 in W 72.45 in D 0.04 in
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Vintage Kente Cloth For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage kente cloth you’re looking for. A vintage kente cloth — often made from fabric, cotton and textile — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage kente cloth — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage kente cloth over the years, but those crafted by Georges Vasseur are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Kente Cloth?
The average selling price for a vintage kente cloth at 1stDibs is $1,600, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Kente Cloth
- Why is kente cloth so special?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Kente cloth is so special because it was reserved for Asante and Ewe royalty and limited to special and sacred functions. Even though today it has been made available to those outside of royalty, it still is associated with wealth as well as social status.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Clothes that are considered vintage are those that are at least 20 years old. Shoes, accessories and bags produced prior to 20 years ago may also be called vintage. You may sometimes see apparel that is over 100 years old referred to as historic or period clothing. Find a large selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the value of a pair of vintage Versace clothing, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. While some online resources are helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not reflect the actual value of your item. The actual value depend on a number of factors, including the shape your garments are in. You’ll find expertly-vetted vintage Versace clothing on 1stDibs.
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