Are Kente cloths sustainable?
Think about the following. • Kente weaving is a Ghanaian tradition that is passed on from generation to generation. • Traditional Kente cloths are made without the use of any a natural fuel such as coal or gas formed from the remains of living organisms’);” onmouseout=”return nd();” class=”glossaryHilite”>fossil fuel. • The looms are made from timber, however the amount used is not a threat to the forests and woodlands of Ghana. A well-made loom has a long life and can be repaired easily. • Selling Kente cloths, particularly to tourists, is an important source of money received as wages’);” onmouseout=”return nd();” class=”glossaryHilite”>income for the local people. • Women are now more involved in designing and weaving the cloths. This has improved their status in the community. • In the past, the threads used for Kente cloths were made and dyed locally, using dyes made from plants. However, nowadays a lot of threads are imported from factories in Europe or Asia. These factories are
