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PRONUNCIATION OF KENTE CLOTH

kente cloth  [ˈkɛntɪ klɒθ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KENTE CLOTH

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Kente cloth is a noun.
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WHAT DOES KENTE CLOTH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kente cloth

Kente cloth, known as nwentoma in Akan, is a type of silk and cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth strips and is native to the Akan ethnic group of South Ghana. Kente Cloth, the traditional garment worn by Akans and the Kingdom of Ashanti royalty. Currently prevalent throughout Asanteman. Kente cloth has its origin with the Ashanti Kingdom, and was adopted by people in Ivory Coast and many other West African counties. It is an Akan royal and sacred cloth worn only in times of extreme importance and was the cloth of kings. Over time, the use of kente became more widespread. However, its importance has remained and it is held in high esteem with Akans. Kente is made in Akan lands such as Ashanti Kingdom, and among Akans. Kente is also produced by Akans in Ivory Coast. Lastly, Kente is worn by many other groups who have been influenced by Akans. It is the best known of all African textiles. Kente comes from the word kenten, which means basket in Akan dialect Asante. Akans refer to kente as nwentoma, meaning woven cloth.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KENTE CLOTH


backcloth
ˈbækˌklɒθ
breechcloth
ˈbriːtʃˌklɒθ
broadcloth
ˈbrɔːdˌklɒθ
cheesecloth
ˈtʃiːzˌklɒθ
cloth
klɒθ
dishcloth
ˈdɪʃˌklɒθ
facecloth
ˈfeɪsklɒθ
floorcloth
ˈflɔːklɒθ
haircloth
ˈhɛəˌklɒθ
hammercloth
ˈhæmərˌklɒθ
headcloth
ˈhedˌklɒθ
loincloth
ˈlɔɪnˌklɒθ
longcloth
ˈlɒŋˌklɒθ
neckcloth
ˈnɛkˌklɒθ
oilcloth
ˈɔɪlˌklɒθ
sackcloth
ˈsækˌklɒθ
saddlecloth
ˈsædəlˌklɒθ
sailcloth
ˈseɪlˌklɒθ
tablecloth
ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθ
washcloth
ˈwɒʃˌklɒθ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KENTE CLOTH

keno
kenogenesis
kenogenetic
kenogenetically
kenophobia
kenosis
kenotic
kenoticist
kenotron
Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington Palace
kenspeck
kenspeckle
kent
kente
kentia
Kentish
Kentish glory
Kentish plover
kentledge

WORDS THAT END LIKE KENTE CLOTH

altar cloth
American cloth
bark cloth
covert cloth
drop cloth
drying-up cloth
dustcloth
emery cloth
face cloth
footcloth
grass cloth
ground cloth
melton cloth
monk´s cloth
out of whole cloth
sloth
sponge cloth
tea cloth
the cloth
waistcloth
wire cloth

Synonyms and antonyms of kente cloth in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kente cloth» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KENTE CLOTH

Find out the translation of kente cloth to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

肯特布
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

paño kente
570 millions of speakers

English

kente cloth
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

KENTE कपड़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

KENTE القماش
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Kente ткань
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

kente pano
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কান্ট্রি কাপড়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tissu kente
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kain kente
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kente Tuch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ケンテ布
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

kente 천
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kain kente
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kente vải
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கெண்டை துணி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

केंट कापड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kente bez
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

panno kente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kente tkaniny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Kente тканину
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pânză Kente
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

kente πανί
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Kente doek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kente trasa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Kente klut
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kente cloth

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KENTE CLOTH»

The term «kente cloth» is normally little used and occupies the 119.199 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KENTE CLOTH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kente cloth

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KENTE CLOTH»

Discover the use of kente cloth in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kente cloth and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Spider Weaver: A Legend of Kente Cloth
In this retelling of a tale from Ghana, a wondrous spider shows two Ashanti weavers how to make intricate, colorful patterns in the cloth that they weave. By the author of Ashanti to Zulu.
‎2001
2
The Copyright Thing Doesn't Work Here: Adinkra and Kente ...
The intersection of Western intellectual property law and traditional knowledge in Africa.
Boatema Boateng, 2011
3
Velvet be-bop kente cloth
Offers a collection of poems celebrating African American identity and the energy and rhythm of jazz.
Sterling Plumpp, 2003
4
Jet
The kente cloth draping around the neck of a Black Washington, D.C., attorney has thrown him into the legal fire with a White judge who is threatening to slap him with a contempt charge for wearing it in the courtroom. Despite D.C. Superior  ...
5
West Africa
Kente Cloth Clothing is one of the most important marks of distinction in Ashanti society and their colourful kente cloth is the most famous expression of Ashanti exuberance. The basic traditional garment for men is a long rectangular piece of  ...
‎2009
6
Kente Colors
"-- Publishers Weekly "Ward's lush paintings are wonderful .... This book is important in that it is the first to convey an understanding of kente cloth history and cultural significance for a young audience.
Deborah M. Newton Chocolate, Debbi Chocolate, 1997
7
Fashioning Africa: Power and the Politics of Dress
A December 1991 Ebony feature entitled "A Celebration of Black Identity Toys" included a photograph of dolls from OLMEC's Imani line with a caption that said of one, "she can be dressed in traditional African kente cloth, Caribbean style wide ...
Jean Allman, 2004
8
Celebrating Diversity with Art: Thematic Projects for Every ...
Kente cloth is a cloth of beautiful colors and patterns produced in many countries of West Africa. The Ashanti people of Ghana are especially known for this woven cloth. Because of its wonderful designs and varied colors and textures, kente ...
Willet Ryder, 1995
9
Neo-Africanism: The New Ideology for a New Africa
Kente cloth depicts beauty, strength, and power. It epitomizes the concept of unity . Each color of the cloth by itself is not as beautiful and is not as strong as all the colors sewn together. The cloth symbolizes to each constituent geo-political ...
Papa Yalae, 2008
10
African Fabrics: Sewing Contemporary Fashion with Ethnic Flair
If you dry clean, select a dry cleaner that is experienced with specialty textiles and can handle Kente cloth. I have washed and dry cleaned Kente without problems; however, if you have a special piece of cloth or are wary, consult an expert for ...
Ronke Luke-Boone, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KENTE CLOTH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kente cloth is used in the context of the following news items.
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Children learn about African traditions at Heights library
Parker Easley, age 4, of Harker Heights, wears a traditional African Kente cloth for the last dance of the day, with entertainer Elizabeth Kahura, ... «The Killeen Daily Herald, Jul 15»
2
African brands: Fight for your copyright
So traditional knowledge covers areas as diverse as traditional songs and legends, the patterns on the kente cloth of the Akans in Ghana and ... «The Africa Report, Jul 15»
3
Review: Stanley Whitney's Paintings Reinvent the Grid - The New …
It links Mr. Whitney's paintings to textiles that minimize white — Amish and Gee's Bend quilts and African kente cloth — and also to the ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
4
Norval Thomas Leslie
... visiting the Jordan River in Israel, sitting on an old ant hill that becomes like petrified stone, and wearing the typical Kente cloth of West Africa, ... «Weyburn Review, Jul 15»
5
The Issue of the Origin and Meaning of Kente (aka Kete)
Where did Ashantis get cotton threads to weave the first Kente cloth? Did cotton grow in the evergreen forest of the then Gold Coast? Did the ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
6
New African art wows international collectors
... in the economy of the slave trade, Anatsui has created works that resemble Ghana's royal kente cloth, carrying a complicated message typical of African art. «WBOC TV 16, Jul 15»
7
A Study Says Drinking Mimosas in the Sun Will Slowly Kill You
Much like talking about how diverse your friends are, wearing Kente cloth, or engaging in rhythmic movement at a concert, there's yet another ... «Munchies_ Food by VICE, Jul 15»
8
New Matt Monday music video turns white supremacy on its head
... haunting imagery including a burning cross, a lunch counter sit-in gone awry, and a Klan hood made of traditional West African kente cloth. «Charleston City Paper, Jun 15»
9
Matt Monday's 'Devils' Video Holds A Mirror Up To The Face Of …
The image of a Klansman wearing a Kente cloth is jarring but the accompanying video's maybe not what you think it is. Given the recent events ... «UPROXX, Jun 15»
10
Fort Worth shoemaker changes lives, one sole at a time
He's also filled the shop with a variety of giftables from Ghana, including jewelry made by his sister-in-law and Ghanaian kente cloth pillows ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Kente cloth [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/kente-cloth>. Apr 2024 ».
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