Technological change and continuity in West African handloom weaving, c. 1300-1980: a case study of southern Ghana

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dc.contributor.advisorMcGinnis, David P.
dc.contributor.authorAfeadie, Philip Atsu
dc.coverage.spatial200000377en
dc.date.accessioned2005-07-21T22:29:05Z
dc.date.available2005-07-21T22:29:05Z
dc.date.issued1989
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 105-112.en
dc.description.abstractSince the early beginnings of their manufacture, and in recent times the product of West African handloom weaving has survived competition from imported fabrics. This is largely due to the social value of handwoven cloth. This thesis discusses the role of technological change in the survival of handloom weaving in West Africa from c.1300 to 1980 with Southern Ghana as a case study. The thesis focusses especially on changes in cloth patterning. These changes are explored and factors stimulating them considered. The effect of the changes on the continuity of the industry is also examined. The high quality product which resulted from the technological changes enhanced the social value of the cloth. This is because the aesthetic nature of the cloth was more important than its utilitarian value in the social function. The study, therefore, suggests that technological change in handloom weaving may have been important in its continuity during the period under study.
dc.format.extentvii, 112 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationAfeadie, P. A. (1989). Technological change and continuity in West African handloom weaving, c. 1300-1980: a case study of southern Ghana (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/11912en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/11912
dc.identifier.isbn0315541709en
dc.identifier.lccHD 9867 G42 A43 1989en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/24272
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subject.lccHD 9867 G42 A43 1989en
dc.subject.lcshHandloom industry - Ghana - History
dc.titleTechnological change and continuity in West African handloom weaving, c. 1300-1980: a case study of southern Ghana
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thesis.degree.disciplineHistory
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (MA)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 683 520541709
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