The Duamenefa Foundation is set to approve a Kete weaving centre at Klikor for the production of Duamenefa cloth, following growing demand for the cloth among members.
The announcement was made by Mr Ketaman Emmanuel Evortepe, Executive President of the Duamenefa Foundation, on the airwaves of Fafaa 100.3 FM during the Duamenefa Social Intervention Programme.
According to Mr Evortepe, the demand for the Duamenefa cloth has increased significantly among members, prompting a Kete weaving centre at Klikor to submit a proposal to the Foundation to produce the cloth.
He stated that the Foundation is set to grant the necessary approval to the weaving centre to commence production. He expressed hope that the cloth would be ready before the upcoming Duamenefa Grand Durbar, so that members interested in acquiring and wearing it for the occasion would have access to it.
Mr Evortepe further described the proposed cloth, explaining that it would carry distinctive designs representing the identity of the Duamenefa Foundation. He said the design would be unique and recognizable, such that anyone who sees the cloth would immediately know that it is Duamenefa cloth.
He explained that the distinctive design would serve as an important means of identification for members and would help strengthen the identity and visibility of the Foundation. He added that members wearing the cloth at the Grand Durbar and other Foundation activities would be able to visibly demonstrate their affiliation with Duamenefa.
The Executive President said the initiative was necessitated by the increasing demand from members who want to acquire the Foundation’s cloth for official and social gatherings. He expressed confidence that the availability of the cloth would make it easier for members to identify with the Foundation during important programmes.
He also highlighted the importance of engaging a Kete weaving centre at Klikor, noting that the initiative would provide an opportunity to support local weavers and promote the traditional Kete weaving craft. The production of the cloth locally would also give the weavers an opportunity to contribute their skills to a project that represents the identity of the Foundation.
Mr Evortepe expressed optimism that the approval process would be completed soon and that production would begin thereafter. He said the Foundation was hopeful that the cloth would be ready in time for the Duamenefa Grand Durbar.
He encouraged members who are interested in obtaining the cloth to look forward to further communication from the Foundation on its availability and how they can acquire it.
The proposed Duamenefa cloth is expected to become a distinctive symbol of the Foundation, particularly at major programmes and gatherings. With its unique identity and design, the cloth is expected to promote unity among members while giving the Foundation a recognizable presence at public events.
The initiative, therefore, represents not only a response to the growing demand for the cloth but also an effort to promote the identity of the Duamenefa Foundation, support local Kete weaving and strengthen members’ sense of belonging to the Foundation.
By Hutor Dziwornu, Fafaa 100.3 FM, Dzodze