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The story recounts a Ghanaian folktale in which a wondrous spider guides two Ashanti weavers, showing them how to produce intricate, colorful designs on Kente cloth. The tale celebrates traditional African craftsmanship and the ingenuity of the Ashanti people.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Margaret Musgrove
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