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AKWETE cloth is usually made of cotton thread, and the decorative motifs are produced with cotton threads of a heavier texture or rayon silk. Most Akwete designs or motifs are created through the inspiration of the weaver.
This collection is adopting the Akwete weaving technique using new materials – woven water hyacinth, a natural fibre material and fish twine both of which have never been used in the history of Akwete weaving.
ARTISAN: Philomena Chigozie Ekwutosi is representative of the Akwete weaving community. She comes from a family of Akwete cloth weavers and is excited about applying the same weaving techniques using new materials to make the collection.
DESIGNER: Toni Akinmoladun is a young multi-disciplinary artist and designer, who is heavily influenced by her rich African culture. She explores the use of natural materials in her creative process to give expressions to her imagination.
BUSINESS: Achenyo Idachaba Obaro is a Computer Scientist turned Social Entrepreneur and a Creative at heart. She is the Founder of MitiMeth, an award-winning Social Enterprise transforming waste and building livelihoods through the transformation of invasive aquatic weeds and agricultural residues.
Ebe Ézè
Akwete Water Hyacinth Tapestry / Throw / Rug
Nru ububa Ézè
Akwete Water Hyacinth Tapestry / Throw / Rug
Mkpuru Ogwu Ézè
Akwete Water Hyacinth Tapestry / Throw / Rug
