The fabric meaning 'basket' woven by women in Togo and Ghana.

• A. Aso Oke
• B. Kente cloth
• C. Mudcloth
• D. Batiks

Answer: (B)

The name and symbolism point to Kente cloth. Kente comes from the Akan word for basket, so the fabric’s name itself signals a basket-like weave and pattern. This West African textile is strongly associated with Ghana and nearby areas such as Togo, where weaving on traditional looms creates bright, geometric strips that are often used in ceremonial attire. Each color and motif carries meaning, and the cloth is valued for its heritage and carefully crafted patterns.

Other fabrics listed come from different traditions with different origins and meanings. Aso Oke is a Yoruba woven fabric from Nigeria, renowned for its prestige but not tied to the basket imagery. Mudcloth (bogolanfini) is from Mali and is created with mud-dyed patterns, while batiks are a dyeing technique used across various regions, including West Africa and Indonesia. None of these directly connects to the idea of a “basket” in their name or primary symbolism, making Kente the best match for the clue.