Kente: patterns and meaning
An introduction to kente cloth—colors, symbols, and the stories woven in.
Kente cloth is woven in the Ashanti and Ewe traditions. Each pattern and colour carries meaning—from royalty and spirituality to community and nature. Learning the basics before you visit weavers in Kumasi or the coast deepens the experience. You'll start to read the stories in the cloth and understand why it's often worn at important ceremonies and family gatherings.
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