Tafi Abuife Kente Village Travel Guide: Top Sights in Ghana, Tours &

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Tafi Abuife Kente Village- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Ghana; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Tafi Abuife Kente Village in Ghana's Volta Region is a community renowned for its centuries-old tradition of kente weaving. Skilled artisans here create the vibrant, handwoven cloth using techniques passed down through generations. Visitors observe the weaving process, from spinning cotton threads to crafting intricate patterns, each with cultural significance. The village offers direct interaction with weavers, who explain the symbolism behind designs and colors. Authentic kente pieces are available for purchase, supporting local craftsmanship. Set against a backdrop of rural landscapes, the village provides insight into Ghana's textile heritage and daily life in a weaving community.

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Reviews of Tafi Abuife Kente Village

ANASTASIOS TSAGKLAS

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-13

I visited Tafi Abuife and enjoyed the visit. The guide told the village story and explained the kente weaving. Then he took me to the kente showroom. The price of this visit was a reasonable 50cedis. It was a highlight on my Ghana tour.
Nathaniel Odum

4
Reviewed: 2024-01-30

Nice place to be Try and visit there
Gabi Weinert

2
Reviewed: 2023-04-07

The guide just wanted to sell something. Explained the weaving process very shortly and then wanted us to go back to the shop. 90% or more of the kente was woven with some shining glittering yarn - which I didn't like at all. The prices were as high as in the weaving village around Kumasi (where they rarely used glitter yarn)
Kwame Francis Acquaye

2
Reviewed: 2021-06-29

A lot needs to be done to uplift the site.
Philippe Jacques Kradolfer

4
Reviewed: 2018-10-12

The Tafi Abuife Kente Village is a very small town in the Tafi Traditional Area in the Volta Region of Ghana. You can witness the skill of young Kente weavers in their daily task of weaving very colourful Kente strips. The weaving looms, although somehow primitive, do a great job in the hands of these very skilled weavers. Worth a visit to witness the speed and dexterity of these young people (mainly man, but also some women) in their daily activity. You can also buy beautiful Kente strips thus supporting this community.