The Influence of Change on Indigenous Strip-Woven Fabrics in Ghana

Bibliographic Data

ID2309224
AuthorsMorrison Appiagyei Boadi (Sunyani Technical University), Charles Frimpong (0000-0001-6842-0683, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology), Raphael Kanyire Seidu (0000-0002-2053-0194, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume60
Issue1
Pages593-616
Publication date2025-02-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Asian and African Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0021-9096 • E-ISSN: 1745-2538
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/00219096231176740
OpenAlexW4382069921
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited8

Indigenous art forms like textiles have undergone critical transitions to their current form due to the influence of change in the environment. Studies in recent times have identified new creativity by weavers in the major weaving communities. This study therefore seeks to identify the influence and effects of change on colours, techniques, tools and materials as well as gender roles on strip-woven fabrics in Ghana. Qualitative research coupled with case study approach aided to gather relevant data through interviews and observation from master weavers. It was revealed that politics, formal education, technology and modernity have influenced changes in the production of strip fabrics. Notably, embroidery machines play an important role in creating designs on the finished fabrics for the market

Creativity · Indigenous · Modernity · Political science · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Weaving · Architecture, Art, Education · Crafts, Textile, and Design · Ecology · Educational Research and Science Teaching · Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Psychology · Social Psychology

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