Abraham Ekow Asmah

Indigenous Art and Technology

About

Dr Abraham Ekow Asmah, a native of Kromantse, a few miles from Cape Coast is currently a Snr. Lecturer, at the Department of Integrated Rural Art and Industry (IRAI) Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. Ghana and an Examiner, of the National Vocational Training Institute, (NVTI). An advocator for national design policy in Ghana from 2000 to Date. He has published over 50 papers and supervised over 200 Thesis/Projects/Reports. To his credit, invented the Kanto and Asoo batik techniques and localized the discharge print paste for traditional printing. He has over 30 years of Professional Art and teaching experience in different spheres of his academic and working endeavour. His Creativity in African Arts and design has paved the way for varied substrate colouration applications on fabrics, leather, cement wall, wood and clay. His outstanding contributions to the promotion of design, education, inventions and enhanced operational functionalities in weaving and fabric colouration are, well recognized among many traditional weavers and local dyers in Ghana.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work is deeply rooted in the symbolic use of cultural textiles across various domains, integrating themes of both fashion and metaphorical expression. Their research explores techniques such as adinkra cloth fusion, local dyeing cultures, and bamboo properties to develop innovative materials like cotton fent fabric for textiles, emphasizing the importance of these materials in both art and urban development. The study also delves into ethical issues surrounding textile production, particularly in Ghanaian contexts, highlighting their impact on market dynamics. Additionally, the researcher examines how these textile materials can serve as metaphors for identity and social critique, offering a unique perspective on cultural symbols and their dual roles in art and daily life.

Research Themes

All (20 Papers)

Social Sciences (15 Papers)

Physical Sciences (4 Papers)

Life Sciences (1 Papers)

All Papers

IKKente: Fusion of Ikat Technique into Asante Traditional Kente Weaving(2023)

Adaptation of Traditional Symbols into Bridal Wear(2014)

Adinkra Cloth Production in Retrospect(2016)

‘Knotted for Fashion’, the Current Ethos for Macramé Jewelry in Ghana(2016)

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Straw Dyeing In the Ghanaian Basket Weaving Industry(2016)

Optimizing African Print Motif Placement in Garment Construction: A Workshop Intervention for Ghanaian(2025)

PROVERBIAL SYMBOLS IN CLOTH FOR GA ROYALS(2015)

Redesign of Functional &lt;i&gt;Kaba&lt;/i&gt; (Blouse) Apparel for Ghanaian Breastfeeding Mothers(2021)

Product Standardization and Functional Diversification of “Bolga” Basketry for Export in Ghana(2016)

Cotton Fent Fabric as an Alternate Material for Batik Making(2023)

Sirigu Symbols: A Metaphoric Element for Batik Prints(2013)

Formulation of an organic solution for odour removal in rubber-gum resist technique(2021)

LOCALLY PRODUCED LAMINATED BAMBOO LUMBER: A POTENTIAL SUBSTITUTE FOR TRADITIONAL WOOD CARVING IN GHANA(2016)

Enhancing the Value of Indigenous Pottery Products with Surface Decoration Methods & Macramé(2013)

Organic Dyed Yarns for Kente Weaving.(2016)

CHROMOBIOTICS: The Silent Neglect of a Salient Need(2016)

A Wax Heating Device for the Small – Scale Batik Industry(2020)

An Alternate Use of Indigenous Beads for a Metaphoric in-Door Mosaic(2016)

Deficiencies and Decline of Daboya Local Dyeing Industry in Ghana(2016)

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