It is a mix of cotton and silk and is worn for special occasions. In everyday life women tend to wear a long skirt and a short sleeved top, often in bright colors and bold patterns. Long dresses are also worn, especially if they are going out. Women often wear head wraps that match or complement their outfit. Men often wear a long smock over pants. These long smocks or tunics might be striped or feature some traditional symbols.
It is especially worn by men in the north of Ghana. The ever popular plastic sandal is the most common shoe, though dress shoes are worn for business and sneakers are seen as well.
People traveling to Ghana should remember that it can get very hot there. Women should know that many women keep their thighs and midriffs covered. Hi there! Sign in Create an account Buy images Sell images.
Share Alamy images with your team and customers. Current lightbox. Live chat. Narrow your search:. Ghanaian Dances. National Symbols. Natural Resources. Traditional Clothing. People in Ghana continue to dress in the traditional styles of their ancestors despite an abundance of Western influence.
Most of their clothes are hand-dyed, hand-woven and hand-sewn by professional seamstresses. Although the origins are not clear, both textiles are of great value to the cultural heritage of Ghana. But, it is worn by men and women differently. Men wear it as an ancient Greek toga — across one shoulder and around the body. Women wear a two-piece kente: one forms a wrap-around skirt 2 yards long and 45 inches wide piece of fabric and another one is used as a shawl. A plain-coloured blouse is worn to complete the attire.
It is also a traditional ethnic wedding outfit of Ghana. Kente fabric is globally known for its unique and bright patterns. All these patterns have a symbolic meaning to it. Also, each colour signifies an important aspect of life. Kente has usually big, bold, square checks pattern completely handwoven. Do you know? Kente is almost years old type of textile.
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