Feb
6th
2019
Africa A to Z Facts!: Day #6: "F" · 7:32pm Feb 6th, 2019
It continues my friends, let's get into our next letter:
F is for...Fabric!
*Kente Cloth is thought to have come from the Ghana region and was commonly sold by the Fante people long ago.
*Kente Cloth is commonly colorful. Each color means something interesting. For example, Green cloths are commonly used for girls' puberty rituals.
*Kuba Cloth are usually in more earthy toned colors and would be used by the men of Zaire to weave into varying cloth products including rugs and clothing.
*Kuba Cloth is actually made of Raffa Leaves.
*Mud Cloth is a durable cloth from Mali.
*Mud Cloth is popular amongst home decor with the natural whites, yellows and shades of brown used in bedding, rugs or other pieces.
