We are providing these training to children between the ages of 12- 18 years old, to help them acquire skills for life. To help these children to be economically empowered to lead semi to independent lives.
Baskets made using local natural fibres such as sweetgrass, palm leaf, bolga straw, banana leaf and hand-dyed organic yarns. The range of materials is then spun, woven, and decorated by hand to create beautiful baskets.Baskets made using local natural fibres such as sweetgrass, palm leaf, bolga straw, banana leaf and hand-dyed organic yarns. The range of materials is then spun, woven, and decorated by hand to create beautiful baskets.
In the past locally grown cotton has been spun and dyed with naturally occurring local materials but in recent times imported yarn has overtaken the local yarn as the major raw material for kente weaving.
Commonly used material include rayon, silk and metallic yarn which gives the final product a shimmery finish.
A number of processes are followed in kente production including warp laying, threading and weaving. The entire process is very detailed and complicated
You have the power in your hands to come up with anything that comes to your mind. The best part about bead making is that the materials are inexpensive. There are many available beads in Ghana. The criteria for beads designs are simple, straightforward and expandable to the imagination of the holder. First, you need to string the beads and then later after mastering this skill you can finish off the piece.
