Master Weaver from Ghana
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (919 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 094088061X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Kweku learns that in life, just as in weaving, "one thread is weak, while threads woven together are strong." Magnificent full color photographs.. Bobbo is a traditional weaver from Ghana, where his ancestors have been weavers for generations. Through Kweku's eyes, we see family and community life in the small fishing village of Denu. His young son, Kweku, learns from him, just as Bobbo learned from his father
Book Janice Chassier Okay, not exactly what I was looking for. I can't believe they require a minimum amount of words. crazy, crazy. Sarah L. Gibson said Preservation of African Traditions. This book describes the daily life of a family of weavers of Kente cloth in Ghana. Every page has color photos of African homes, markets, people, and cloth patterns. Ideal for children who enjoy colorful pictures of other countries and for adults wishing to learn more about the art of Kente strip weaving. Dirk Peters said A book that is really nice to have!. With this book you can understand how much tradition is keept up by the poeple who make these beautiful cloths. Excelent picutes demonstrate in a unique way how the cloth is made from the beginning to the end. A good investment if you like to learn about African clothing and weaving tradition! I just wis
Ms. She resides in the native city, Washington, D.C. Nestor is of Afro-Cuban descent. Public Schools. Meyer holds a B.A. and M.A. Later, while working on the Ivory Coast, she arranged an exhibition and workshop for Mr. from the University of Maryland, and a diploma in African Studies from the Development Institute, Geneva, Switzerland. Ahiagble that stimulated local weavers to further develop international and domestic markets. While vi
Information on Ahiagble and his family, featured in the book, with details about their lifestyle and the history and technique of strip weaving by the Ewe people, are clearly presented through text and full-color photographs. Useful suggestions for further reading and a glossary conclude the volume.Alice DiNizo, Plainfield Public Schools, NJCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal Grade 3-5-A first-rate look at an art form that has been a livelihood in this African nation for hundreds of years. The authors convey a marvelous feeling for the life and culture of these Ghanaians.