Dickson Adom

The Influence of European Elements on Asante Textiles Dickson Adom

This book gives a detailed account on how modern technologies have influenced the indigenous textile productions of the Asantes in Ghana. It discusses the indigenous textile products like Kente, Adinkra, Kuntunkuni and Brisi. It highlights some European elements that have impacted both positively and negatively on the indigenous textile productions such as modern tools and materials as against the local tools and materials, European textile production techniques and European Fashion styles. It is a mouth-watering book that will give you an insight into the rich cultural life of the Asantes of Ghana.