Decoding the symbolism of bogolanfini, korhogo and Fon fabrics

M Akrofi, SP Ocran, R Acquaye - African Journal of Applied …, 2016 - ajaronline.com
… the designs and symbols of three unique fabrics from West Africa… these unique fabrics and
decode the symbols that are … indigenous West African fabrics, these three fabrics were chosen …

African textile design and fabric arts as a source for contemporary fashion trends

D Dereje, J Liu, J Zhou - 2nd International Conference on …, 2013 - atlantis-press.com
African textile designs and arts are representative symbols of … Natural fibers such as cotton,
silk, wool, raffia, rayon and bark of certain tries are mainly used for African fabrics. Weaving …

Cultural and Symbolic Interpretation of Selected Wax Print Designs on Ghanaian Fabrics

IS Enock, OB Asoh, OO Christian - EPH-International Journal of …, 2019 - ephijer.com
… all the other indigenous fabrics in Ghana make use of symbols and colours of deep philosophical
meanings in relation to our tradition and culture. A common trend of the African and for …

[PDF][PDF] Cultural and symbolic interpretation of selected wax print designs on Ghanaian fabrics

IS Enock, OB Asoh, OO Christian - IOJPH-International open Journal …, 2018 - mail.iojph.com
… all the other indigenous fabrics in Ghana make use of symbols and colours of deep philosophical
meanings in relation to our tradition and culture. A common trend of the African and for …

A review of symbolism in indigenous West African textiles

EV Ulzen-Appiah - Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana), 2005 - ajol.info
… Batik And Tie-Dyed Fabrics These are popular textile fabrics … The symbolism attached to the
naming of the designs has … animal symbols serve their needs but also other African cultures …

[PDF][PDF] Symbolic values of clothing and textiles art in traditional and contemporary Africa

TY Akinbileje - International journal of development and sustainability, 2014 - isdsnet.com
… are now produced with various types of fabrics. Aso oke in the … designs and culture of their
makers help to showcase the rich traditions of the people. African cloth and textiles designers

[PDF][PDF] Diffusion of symbolic culture in the modern Ghanaian clothing and textile industry

J Aboagyewaa-Ntiri - 2016 - researchrepository.rmit.edu.au
… Adinkra symbols and practical usage of the symbols as designs for other clothing
purposes. … design for the production of Adinkra symbolic textile fabric products and clothing. …

[PDF][PDF] Consumers knowledge of symbolic names and meanings of Ghanaian fabrics

H Ampa-Korsah, J Aboagyewaa-Ntiri… - … Journal of African …, 2022 - researchgate.net
… The fabrics have symbolic names and meanings, based upon which this study … Symbols
play a great significance in the fabric design process. They give meanings to the designs

Symbolism and conservation of indigenous African textiles for museums

RK Seidu, EK Howard, E Apau… - Handbook of Museum …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
fabrics in narrow strips about 4 cm [18] come with very bright colors, interesting designs and
motifs that carry symbolic … by nsibidi symbols, which are patterned on a cotton fabric using …

African occasional textiles: vernacular landscapes of development

CP Bishop - african arts, 2014 - direct.mit.edu
… have generally preferred the fabrics as wrappers or tailored … between undeveloped Africa
and the symbols of mechanized … building, textile designs also incorporate symbols of tech…