A Comparative Study of Bonwire Kente and
Daboya Benchibi
Volume 1 - Issue 5
Emmanuel Kodwo Amissah* and Ama Pokua Afram
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- Department of Textile Design and Fashion Studies Education, University of Education, Ghana
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Emmanuel Kodwo Amissah, Department of Textile Design and Fashion Studies Education, University of
Education, PO Box 25, Winneba, Ghana
Received: February 27, 2018; Published: March 05, 2018
DOI: 10.32474/LTTFD.2018.01.000121
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Abstract
Weaving is one of the indigenous crafts, very common in the Ghanaian tradition. This craft is very much associated with three
regions in Ghana. These are Volta region in the southern sector, Ashanti region in the middle sector and Northern region in the
northern sector. Prominent areas within these regions are AvetimeKpetoe in the Volta region, Bonwire in the Ashanti region and
Daboya in the Northern region. Woven fabrics produced from each of these areas possess specific characteristics different from
other. The purpose of the study was to ascertain the production processes involved in the manufacturing of Daboya“Benchibi” and
Bonwire“Kente”. The study aimed at bringing out the similarities and differences in the Daboya“Benchibi” and Bonwire“Kente”. The
study centred on the qualitative design paradigm and employed the descriptive research method. The study used observation and
interview as data collection instruments to identify, describe and analyse the production process, differences and similarities in the
production processes of the two weaving traditions.
The purposive sampling was used to select six weavers for the study. Three each from the selected communities. The descriptive
method was used to analyse the data. The study found out that designing, warping, heddling, reeding, tying-up and actual weaving
constituted the production processes involved in the production of both Daboya“Benchibi” and Bonwire“Kente”. The study revealed
that Daboya“Benchibi” and Bonwire“Kente” have differences in terms of style of weave, designs and materials used. The study
recommends that the physical features, techniques and various skills in these traditions of weaving should be upheld to serve as a
unique trademark and legacy for both communities.
Keywords: Kente; Benchibi; Weaving; Master weavers; Warp; Weft
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