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Originated by the Akan peoples of Ghana, colourful kente cloth is the best-known of all African textiles. Kente cloth is woven in strips, which is how it came by its name (kente means "basket" in the Ashanti dialect). Ghana's Rachel Armah creates this colourful cotton blend scarf in vibrant shades of cerise and ivory.

In kente cloth, each colour has a symbolic meaning: black symbolizes maturation and intensified spiritual energy; blue signifies peacefulness, harmony and love; green symbolizes vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth, and spiritual renewal; gold represents royalty, wealth, high status, glory, and spiritual purity; grey is for healing and cleansing rituals; maroon signifies the colour of mother earth, associated with healing; pink and purple are associated with the female essence and female aspects of life; red symbolizes political and spiritual moods, bloodshed, sacrificial rites and death; silver is associated with the moon and represents serenity, purity, and joy; white is for purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions; and yellow represents preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility, and beauty.

Originated by the Akan peoples of Ghana, colorful kente cloth is the best-known of all African textiles. Kente is woven by hand in strips, which is how it came by its name (kente means "basket" in the Ashanti dialect). Ghana's Rachel Armah creates this colorful cotton blend scarf in cheerful shades of blue, pink and cream. The scarf's width allows it to double as a shawl.

In kente cloth, each color has a symbolic meaning: black symbolizes maturation and intensified spiritual energy; blue signifies peacefulness, harmony and love; green symbolizes vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth, and spiritual renewal; gold represents royalty, wealth, high status, glory, and spiritual purity; grey is for healing and cleansing rituals; maroon signifies the color of mother earth, associated with healing; pink and purple are associated with the female essence and female aspects of life; red symbolizes political and spiritual moods, bloodshed, sacrificial rites and death; silver is associated with the moon and represents serenity, purity, and joy; white is for purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions; and yellow represents preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility, and beauty.

Originated by the Akan peoples of Ghana, colorful kente cloth is the best-known of all African textiles. Kente cloth is woven in strips, which is how it came by its name (kente means "basket" in the Ashanti dialect). Ghana's Rachel Armah creates this colorful cotton blend scarf in cheerful shades of purple, saffron, brown and aqua.

In kente cloth, each color has a symbolic meaning: black symbolizes maturation and intensified spiritual energy; blue signifies peacefulness, harmony and love; green symbolizes vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth, and spiritual renewal; gold represents royalty, wealth, high status, glory, and spiritual purity; grey is for healing and cleansing rituals; maroon signifies the color of mother earth, associated with healing; pink and purple are associated with the female essence and female aspects of life; red symbolizes political and spiritual moods, bloodshed, sacrificial rites and death; silver is associated with the moon and represents serenity, purity, and joy; white is for purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions; and yellow represents preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility, and beauty.

The colours of the holidays are in the spotlight again, and NOVICA's talented artisans reunite the best of their creations, this time displaying the palette of this enchanting season. Guatemala's Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group, Mirian Zet and Carmina Giron unite forces and creativity in this curated gift set, which includes a gorgeous 100% cotton scarf in red and white hues, a pair of glass beaded waterfall earrings in matching red, white and green tones, and three macrame wristband bracelets following the box's colour scheme.

Conquer those casual or formal sunset events with a stylish ensemble from India. NOVICA's curated gift set selects the best of artisans from the SEWA Association, Sandeep Malhotra and Vipin, allowing for a charming box of exquisite designs. A 100% cotton sling featuring a palette of black, brown and ivory hues comes equipped with a button closure and a comfortable strap, all beautifully complemented by a 100% silk black scarf of soft texture and a classic Haldu wood bangle bracelet accented with a natural scene around the structure.

Create a dapper style with this convenient curated gift set selected by NOVICA's team of experts. Gathering the best designs from Indian artisans, this box is full of handy accessories for a gallant look, including Sajad's 100% wool scarf in a brown hue, Sanchit's brown leather wallet, and Hema's black nylon and tiger's eye beaded bracelet for an adventurous touch.

The colours of the Andean spring merge to create this sublime piece, gathering the best of Peru's high-quality textile creations. Artisan Raquel and Gregor work on a traditional loom to create this soft scarf made of baby alpaca blend yarns. Green, yellow and purple hues form the accessory, whose fringes and stripes imitate the radiant beauty of those magnificent mountains.

Originated by the Akan peoples of Ghana, colorful kente cloth is the best-known of all African textiles. Kente cloth is woven in strips, which is how it came by its name (kente means "basket" in the Ashanti dialect). Ghana's Rachel Armah creates this colorful cotton blend scarf in cheerful shades of purple, saffron, brown and aqua.

In kente cloth, each color has a symbolic meaning: black symbolizes maturation and intensified spiritual energy; blue signifies peacefulness, harmony and love; green symbolizes vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth, and spiritual renewal; gold represents royalty, wealth, high status, glory, and spiritual purity; grey is for healing and cleansing rituals; maroon signifies the color of mother earth, associated with healing; pink and purple are associated with the female essence and female aspects of life; red symbolizes political and spiritual moods, bloodshed, sacrificial rites and death; silver is associated with the moon and represents serenity, purity, and joy; white is for purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions; and yellow represents preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility, and beauty.

Originated by the Akan peoples of Ghana, colorful kente cloth is the best-known of all African textiles. Kente cloth is woven in strips, which is how it came by its name (kente means "basket" in the Ashanti dialect). Ghana's Rachel Armah creates this colorful cotton blend scarf in cheerful shades of purple, green and yellow. She names her design nyiraba, which means "blessed child" in the Akan dialect.

In kente cloth, each color has a symbolic meaning: black symbolizes maturation and intensified spiritual energy; blue signifies peacefulness, harmony and love; green symbolizes vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth, and spiritual renewal; gold represents royalty, wealth, high status, glory, and spiritual purity; grey is for healing and cleansing rituals; maroon signifies the color of mother earth, associated with healing; pink and purple are associated with the female essence and female aspects of life; red symbolizes political and spiritual moods, bloodshed, sacrificial rites and death; silver is associated with the moon and represents serenity, purity, and joy; white is for purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions; and yellow represents preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility, and beauty.

Crafted by hand of soft wool felt, this set of six ornaments depicts a group of friends. Each little woman smiles happily, wearing a flower in her hair and a colorful head scarf, resulting in a vibrant and distinguished set of home decor.

This stylish men’s scarf designed by Peru’s Celinda Jaco bestows an air of elegance upon the winter wardrobe. Yarns of an alpaca blend intertwine to form a resplendent tapestry in a mesmerizing green hue adorned with lovely stripes in grey and black. Lightweight and soft, the fringed scarf guards against the cold with a warm embrace, unveiling a harmonious duality of comfort and grace.