VINTAGE ASHANTI AKUNITAN CLOTH Jumpsuits Ear wire with push back

Ear wire with push back stud closure

This corset laces up the back as a classic corset would

Su-Ying wears with the Sunset Cardigan in Cherry Red

Featured in burgundy

Cori Necklace in Lilac

VINTAGE ASHANTI AKUNITAN CLOTH Jumpsuits Ear wire with push backAkunitan were one of the lesser known but very striking styles of prestige male dress in mid 20th century Ghana, these dramatic motifs were machine embroidered onto imported wool cloth. Very finely made akunitan cloth with motifs that include a rooster, snake, airplane, royal stool, etc. The cloth is in excellent condition and dates to around 1960. The motifs, like much Akan art, allude to proverbs and royal imagery. Measures 79. 5" x 120" Each