Tuesday, July 22, 2008

The Weavers of Magic in the City of Accra

They animate a mini lifetime before first light to limber and oil up their looms, twines and bobbins. They have clicked a thousand carols, sinewed unending pretty patterns and woven vivid tales in devastating tapestries by the sonic crack of dawn. It is guiltless gluttony to stop and picture-feed on them if you’re not in a hurry, or simply to play your music sotto voce, as you drive past, roll down your window, prick up your expectant ears and audit this most original orchestra.
© The Author

8 comments:

  1. Anonymous23 July, 2008

    Don't you think "animate" is a bit of overkill right at the start of your post?

    But I must say "devastating tapestries" is a very 'wicked' phrase. Good work.

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  2. The Author23 July, 2008

    Hey Anon,

    Yes, I could have used words like "stir" or "rouse", I admit.

    Thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated.

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  3. Muze23 July, 2008

    your writing is so vivid and imaginative. love it.

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  4. novisi23 July, 2008

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    do i read weave, thread and blend of collours?

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  5. The Author24 July, 2008

    Muchas gracias, Muze, I am really trying hard not to overdo it, though.

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  6. The Author24 July, 2008

    Yes, Novisi, but from a distance, the sounds are what captivate me.

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  7. bentuma24 July, 2008

    i like this piece. the writing is good,its quite persuasive, makes me think kente weaving is more interesting than it looks.

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  8. The Author24 July, 2008

    Bentuma, I have come to realise that everything is only as interesting as it looks, and everything (no matter its looks) is interesting.

    You only need to hone your Second Sight.

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