#MakerMonday

This week we learn about the West African textile tradition known as Kente. This cloth holds special meaning to West Africans and to many folks around the world who trace their heritage back to Africa. Then we take inspiration from this beautiful art form to create a woven paper art work. This is a great craft for all ages!



Links:
Discover Summer NC - https://www.ncdcr.gov/things-do/trips...


More about the history of Kente - https://www.khanacademy.org/humanitie...


Kente design meanings - https://www.kentecloth.net/kente-clot...



Kente Color Symbolism - https://www.kentecloth.net/kente-clot...



Find us here:



https://www.jameskpolk.net/


The President James K. Polk State Historic Site is located in Pineville, NC. We are minutes from Uptown Charlotte and an easy drive from around the region via I-485.

12031 Lancaster Highway
Pineville, NC 28134
​(704) 889-7145

The President James K. Polk State Historic Site is part of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.