This kente cloth forms part of an extensive collection of textiles, dress and needlework assembled from 1953 to 2001 by Mrs Helen McLeod Crocker, traveller and collector. Almost thirty countries are represented in the collection. These include Afghanistan, Australia, Bali, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Central America, Central Asia, China, Europe, India, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kenya, Lao, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Salvador, Somalia, South America, Syria, Thailand, Turkey and Yemen. The inspiration for the collection was grounded in Helen Crocker's desire to preserve the true essence of the societies she encountered. As a result she was very selective in the objects she chose.

This kente cloth was designed and made in Ghana, 1953-2001.

This kente cloth was purchased by avid collector and traveller, Mrs Helen Crocker, between 1953-2001.

Wrapper (kente cloth), cotton, designed and made in Ghana, 1953-2001

A handwoven 'kente' cloth. The strips feature alternating repeated woven patterns of horizontal, vertical lines and triangles in yellow, green, blue and brown thread.

Designed: 1953 - 2001

Made: 1953 - 2001

No marks.

2011/44/47

1953 - 2001

2260 mm