Kente Weaver in Kumasi Temple Courtyard at Blue Hour in in a temple courtyard in Kumasi

Kente Weaver in Kumasi Temple Courtyard at Blue Hour

by Pauline Pearson

Indigo ambient light blankets the stone courtyard of a Kumasi temple as a weaver sits before a wide, traditional wooden loom. The figure, viewed from behind, wears a weathered tunic that speaks of years spent working under the sun. Thick, colorful Kente strips hang from the loom, their geometric patterns of gold, red, and green glowing faintly against the deepening twilight. Low-hanging clouds drift overhead, casting a soft, even shadow across the rough stone ground. Dry, dusty earth surrounds the base of the loom, showing the arid season. The weaver's hands rest on the heavy wooden beams, poised in the quiet rhythm of creation as the day fades into night.

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Kente weaving Ghana Kumasi blue hour traditional loom temple courtyard dry season textile art
Camera Kiev 5 rangefinder*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Kiev 5 rangefinder photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 73mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 200
Film Ilford FP4 Plus tones
Location in a temple courtyard in Kumasi
Date 1980-08-28
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 6.7479, -1.5781
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