Ahenema is a local name for Ghanaian Traditional slippers which was ususally worn by chiefs and queens, elderly people and rich people in the society. Ahenema which is also known as “Kyawkyaw” has being in existence for quite number of years now and it still stands out. The reason behind the name “Kyawkyaw” was related to the sound it makes when walking in it. The name “Ahenema” came up as the sandals was named after children of the king which in Akan language means, “Ahene MmA”.
Ahenema was mostly worn by the Akans during festivals, funerals, traditional events and other occassions. This sandals is made out of leather, wood and animals’ skin. There are two types of Ahenema which are: “Asansan Tuo” and “Atine”. The “Asansan Tuo” is designed to have a curved shape while the “Atine” is designed to have a straight shape.
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In today’s fashion, the Ahenema is worn by anybody to any occassion being it wedding ceremony, birthday party, church and others. It is mostly worn with African Prints to have a great look.
Ahenema has been a symbol of one of the major attributes of African culture and can be concluded on a fact that, it’s still a symbol of the Ghanaian culture so far as Ghanaians have not left their culture behind.
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