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thinking today about how much I love literally all fiber arts. I am hopeless at almost every other kind of art, but as soon as there is thread, yarn, or string I can figure it out fairly quickly.
I learned how to knit when i was eight, started sewing at nine, my dad taught me rock climbing knots around that age, I figured out from a book how to make friendship bracelets, I've made my own drop spindle to make yarn with, and more recently I've picked up visible mending. I've learned embroidery through fixing my overalls, and this year I've learned how to darn and how to do sashiko (which I did for the first time today). After years of being unable to crochet I finally figured it out last night and made seven granny squares in just a few hours.
I want to learn every fiber art that I can. I want to quilt, I want to use a spinning wheel, I want to weave, I want to learn tatting, I want to learn how to weave a basket, I want to learn them all. If I could travel through time and meet anyone in the Bible, high on my list are the craftsmen who made the Tabernacle.
I want to travel the world and learn the fiber arts of every culture, from the gorgeous Mayan weaving in Guatemala, to the stunning batik of Java, to Kente in Ghana. I want to sit at the feet of experienced men and women and watch them do their craft expertly and learn from them.
Of every art form I've seen, it's fiber arts that tug most at my heartstrings.
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weaversandspinners · 5 months
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Los Akan, una etnia del sur de Ghana, Costa de Marfil, parte de Togo y Libera, tejen cintas de tela en pequeños telares horizontales con poleas a los que colocan figuras que pueden representar antepasados o divinidades protectoras.
De ahí surge el tejido Kente característico de África occidental compuesto por franjas de colores de seda y algodón y que en su origen estaba reservado a la realeza Akan por su carácter sagrado.
Antes solo los hombres podían usar este tipo de telar pero desde hace un tiempo también se les permite a las mujeres.
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The Akan, an ethnic group from southern Ghana, Ivory Coast, part of Togo and Libera, weave cloth ribbons on small horizontal looms with pulleys to which they attach figures that may represent ancestors or protective divinities.
From there arises the Kente fabric characteristic of West Africa, composed of colorful stripes of silk and cotton, which was originally reserved for Akan royalty due to its sacred nature.
Previously only men could use this type of loom but for some time now women have also been allowed to use it.
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image-junkie · 3 months
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Ato Ribeiro – Yokow’s Maple, 2023, repurposed wood, wood glue, 60″ x 60″
Ato Ribeiro works in a variety of media: sculpture, installation, drawing and printmaking. Born in Philadelphia in 1989, he spent his childhood and adolescence in Accra, Ghana. The articulation of his West African heritage and his African American identity is central to his art. This is evident in his wooden assemblages that reference both Ghanian strip-woven kente cloth and Black quilting traditions of the American South that were used as a symbolic language in the Underground Railroad, guiding slaves to freedom in the North.
Ribeiro works with discarded pieces of wood—a material that he defines as conceptually paralleling the way individuals of African heritage have been treated throughout history. He then pieces these precious scraps together into geometric patterns that are recognizable as a language and even hint at narrative but confound the viewer because their specific code and meanings are not necessarily decipherable. As the artist has explained, “My wooden kente and quilt works, mixed media installations and prints provide educational opportunities to seek out new points of reference, while preserving layers of African cultural heritage and varying ethnic perspectives.”
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ohenewaaah · 8 months
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James Barnor
The self-assurance and unique fashion trends that were prevalent in both London and Accra are shown in Barnor's photos. James Barnor spent his whole life commuting between Accra and London. His photographic portraits of people clearly depict countries in transition: Ghana gaining independence from Britain and London enjoying the liberties of the swinging 1960s. "Colour really changed people's ideas about photography", says Barnor The Ghanaian woven fabric kente comes in a variety of colours, and because people wanted to be photographed wearing it after church or out and about, word of the availability of colour photography in Ghana spread quickly. Perfectly coiffed from head to toe, these women made a strong post-independence show of pride in their tradition by fashioning their kente fabric with a 1970s flair.
I personally think that James Barnor's work is significant in terms of capturing the African diaspora because it offers a unique and intimate perspective on the lives and experiences of people of African descent.Through his photographs, Barnor has documented the social, cultural, and political changes that have taken place in Africa and the African diaspora over the past six decades, while also celebrating the beauty, diversity, and resilience of the African people. His images capture the joys and struggles of everyday life, as well as the moments of triumph and tragedy that have shaped the history of the African diaspora. Overall, I think that James Barnor's work is an important contribution to the visual history of the African diaspora, and a testament to the enduring creativity and vitality of the African people.
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wonderlandwhit · 8 months
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tomshotit · 1 year
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Love is a beautiful thing don’t get it twisted 🤯. . . . 📸: @tomshot_it . . . #love #loveislove #lovestory #sunset #sunset_pics #sunsetlovers #realationshipgoals #weddingcakes #bella #naija #naijaweddings #naijacelebrity #kente #loveyourself #liveit #loveit #photography #photogram (at Ijebu Ode) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqquyE_NdaP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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theworldincushions · 1 year
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We have traveled to the most significant places in the textile industry across the world to showcase their culture and traditions through our stunning collection of cushions.
These cushions are made from the Kente cloth of Ghana, each colour and pattern tell a unique story and will encourage wealth, prosperity, and even love into your life. ⁠
Discover the power of Kente and how it can transform your home, maybe even your life!!
Visit our site to learn more - https://theworldincushions.com/
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africanweddingsng · 1 year
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Beautiful Bride 😍 . . Vendors List #foreverme22 . Bride: @mary_ahenkan Groom: @mr_2_ep Planning: @chef_brightwm @mary_ahenkan Coordination: @chef_brightwm @mary_ahenkan Brides makeup: @true_shadez Bride’s gown: @bel_appmodish Bride’s Hair: @strandsghana Bride’s accessories: @mordenagejewelry Bride’s heels and bracelets: @labeaute_accessories Bridal robe: @edwin’s collection Bride’s heels: @mordenageaccessories Photography: @tailored_memories Reception Decor: @richiesdecor Catering: @billyfoods.gh Wedding cake:@provieland_cakes Videography: @bliss_elevengh Live wedding blog: @wedwithmcb Bride’s hairstylist: @kharis_makeup_n_hair Bride’s Hair accessories: @strandsghana Bridal room decor: @richiesdecor Bride’s 1st Reception dress: @bel_appmodish Bride’s 2nd Reception dress:@elegancebridal.gh Bridal bouquet: @richiesdecor Bridesmaids robe: @ades98collection Bridesmaids fascinator: @gift__creations Bridesmaids makeup: @ovivi_wigs_and_more Bridesmaids accessories: @gift__creations Ring: @modernagejewelry Groom’s suit: @kuksluks Groomsmen suit: @kuksluks Bride’s mum outfit: @edwin’s collection Bride’s mum fascinator: @gift__creations Mc: @thekatahs Ushers: @Luxeushering_agency Waiter: @EP_usheringagency Cocktail:@pokellz_bar Live-band: @musicologistsgh Invitation Design: @dg_designs_gh Stationary: @billymultimediagh . . . #asoebiafricang #asoebiladies #africanweddingsng #kente #beforeandafter #2022 #reels #weddingphotographer #ghanaweddings #kentestyles #accraghana #cheers #blacklove #tailoredmemoriesgh #bridengroom #thedreamweddings #happymoments #couplegoals https://www.instagram.com/p/CkA9sxXqVqN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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sully-s · 1 month
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Listen, if I had the time I would just make Justice Leauge the mockumentary, lol.
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jesncin · 2 months
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"Who Is Superman? A Private Interview with Lois Lane" a fancomic about hope and connection. I've had this story in mind for so long and I'm very excited to be able to share it at last. Thank you for reading, and happy Lunar New Year!
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I think about this tweet all the time because they would've been SO powerful...
Like Brendan IS the lovable "oaf" superhero, and Sandra IS the no-nonsense, competitive journalist. The VISION:
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randoparody · 26 days
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arttuff · 1 month
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juvenile kryptonians are quite viscious!!! be careful around them!
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daigah · 4 months
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"Nice characters are boring" to YOU. I love characters who no matter what, will always have genuine love for humanity in their heart. Characters who dance and laugh and sing with sincerity. Characters who believe in others, and are willing to extend a helping hand to people when no one gave them the same luxury. Characters who have gone through so much but believe, no matter what, that humanity and life is something beautiful and worth protecting
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fashion54 · 4 days
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Heritage
Fabrics
Kente
Kitenge
Ankara
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arguablysomaya · 1 year
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the genius of megamind (beyond the obvious genius ofc) is that it's superman parody actually presents a genuinely unsettling depiction of the "hero" that I like wayyy better than "what if superman was evil" or "what if superman was wrong"... it's "what if superman didn't care"
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