About Akwete Clothes
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The handwoven textile commonly known as Akwete Cloth is a traditional weaving craftmanship that is passed on from mothers to daughters, and is as old as Akwete, the town of origin. Akwete Cloth encompasses a diversity of designs, colors and techniques. The town of Akwete in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State in Nigeria is on
The handwoven textile commonly known as Akwete Cloth is a traditional weaving craftmanship that is passed on from mothers to daughters, and is as old as Akwete, the town of origin. Akwete Cloth encompasses a diversity of designs, colors and techniques. The town of Akwete in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State in Nigeria is one of the few remaining broad loom weaving centers, which is the exclusive preserve of the Akwete women. The Akwete women, who are taught to weave from an early age by their mothers and grandmothers, set up looms alongside each other in their home compounds and work on their individual projects as a semi-professional activity, in addition to their domestic duties and child rearing.
Our Process
Our Process
Our Process
There are three basic styles of the Akwete Cloth: the plain weave, the complex reversible, and the most popular non-reversible patterns. The cloth is woven in either cotton, silk or a mixture of both. The designs are complied from a vocabulary of basic geometric shapes, with stripes and zig-zag diagonals used to build representational s
There are three basic styles of the Akwete Cloth: the plain weave, the complex reversible, and the most popular non-reversible patterns. The cloth is woven in either cotton, silk or a mixture of both. The designs are complied from a vocabulary of basic geometric shapes, with stripes and zig-zag diagonals used to build representational symbols, as well as purely abstract motifs. Innovation and improvisation on traditional designs give each weaver a distinctive identity, with certain designs acknowledged as one person’s copyright. All the patterns, however, have their own names and meanings.
The most distinctive symbol in Akwete Cloth is that of Ikaki, the tortoise, represented by a body in the shape of diamond with extended fork-like legs. Ikaki is also a traditional symbol of royalty. Ikaki is always woven in these variation of colors – white, black and red.
Our Team
Our Vision
Our Vision
At Akwete Clothes, we have a team of experienced weavers who are dedicated to creating the perfect custom handwoven fabric / Akwete for our clients. We take pride in our work and strive to deliver exceptional customer service every step of the way.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our vision at Akwete Clothes is to be the leading handwoven / Akwete Cloth in the industry. We strive to provide our customers with the highest quality fabrics, superior craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.