The increasing popularity of kente fabrics has also given an economic boost to local artisans who handcraft these textiles.

Kente is a prestigious royal cloth of Ghana's Asante people, part of their historical and cultural heritage. But there's a debate about where it originated: the Bonwire community or the Adanwomase ...

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Palm Springs Unified School District African American class of 2025 graduates were honored and presented with Kente Stoles ...

The grand celebration of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s 75th birthday on May 7, at the Manhyia Palace, was not merely an occasion for ...

The Kente Celebration symbolizes and commemorates the rite of passage for learners and scholars who are transitioning from institutions of higher learning to the next chapter of their lives. The Kente ...

In 2012, William & Mary started a new tradition, the Donning of the Kente. By instituting this rite of passage ceremony, W&M joined the ranks of other universities across the country in celebrating ...

Kaba and slit styles remain a staple of Ghanaian fashion, valued for their traditional significance and adaptability to new ...

Q: I’ve seen fashion designers promoting clothing based on kente cloth from Ghana. Is it insensitive for non-Ghanaians to wear it? —Lilia Morris | New York City Colorful kente cloth—made of ...