Ghanaian Kente Weaver at Loom in Lagos Hall in in a ceremonial hall in Yaba, Lagos

Ghanaian Kente Weaver at Loom in Lagos Hall

by Daisy Miranda

Gray morning light falls through high windows into a spacious ceremonial hall in Yaba, Lagos. A Ghanaian weaver sits at a wide wooden pedal loom, his hands guiding threads of vibrant red, gold, and green across the warp. The colorful Kente cloth stretches horizontally, displaying intricate geometric patterns against the muted tones of the overcast sky outside. Raindrops streak the glass panes, blurring the view of the wet courtyard beyond. The weaver wears a simple white shirt, his posture still and focused. Dust particles hang suspended in the beams of light, settling on the polished wood of the loom's frame. The texture of the woven fabric appears dense and slightly rough beside the smooth, varnished surface of the machine. A thin beam of sun falls across the weaver's shoulder.

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Kente weaving Ghanaian culture Lagos pedal loom ceremonial hall rainy season traditional craft Yaba
Camera Nikon F5*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon F5 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 60mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 800
Film Kodachrome 64 richness
Location in a ceremonial hall in Yaba, Lagos
Date 2017-11-24
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 6.4370, 3.3830
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