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KENTE CLOTH
by Barbara Sonek
GRADES: 3-12
I did this project with my students
and the results were quite impressive. The weaving and design looks
almost like the cloth from Africa. It can be used as a wall hanging
or table decoration.
MATERIALS:
colored construction paper: red, green, orange, yellow, brown,
black
scissors
glue
crayons in an assortment of colours
scissors
METHOD:
Cut black sheets of construction paper into 9x12 pieces. Cut
the remaining colors into strips 1/2 inch by 12 inch strips.
Fold the black contruction paper in half horizontally, and
make cuts approximately 1 inch apart. Do not cut all the way to
the top. Leave approximately 2 inches at the top.
Weave the other colors as tightly as possible to form a
checkerboard design.
Glue down the ends so that the weave does not come apart.
Have the students use the crayons to make designs in the
squares. It is helpful to have a real piece of kente cloth, or a
book of African Patterns as an example.
After the project is completed, the student then takes a pair
of scissors and makes fringe on the long sides of the paper.
As is the tradition during Kwanzaa, ears of corn can be drawn
by the students and glued to the kente cloth. This of course is
optional.
The designs can then be displayed.
Lesson plan
courtesy of Barabara
Sonek
Homepage: Barbara's
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