Bonwire
Bonwire is a town in Ghana, where the most popular cloth in Africa, popularly known as "Kente", originated. The Kente is worn by the king of the Ashanti Kingdom in Ghana. Bonwire is part of Ejisu-Juaben Municipal district within Ghana's Ashanti Region.[1]
Bonwire | |
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 A man weaves Akan Kente cloth using a traditional loom while listening to music, Bonwire village, Ejisu-Juaben Municipal District, Ashanti Region, Ghana. | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Ashanti Region |
| District | Ejisu-Juaben Municipal |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 10,756 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
History
Bonwire is the home of the famous Akan Kente cloth.[2]
Education
Bonwire is also known for the Bonwire Secondary Technical School.[3] The school is a second cycle institution.[4]
References
- "Ghana » Ashanti Region » Ejisu-Juaben District". ghanadistricts.gov.gh.
- Meyer, Louise (August 2002). "Review of Musgrove, Margaret, The Spider Weaver: A Legend of Kente Cloth". H-AfrTeach. p. 2. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- "References » Schools/Colleges". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- "List of Secondary Schools in Ghana". www.ghanaschoolsnet.com/. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
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