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What are the origins of the Asante's famous kente cloth? I traced its history to find out
What evidence is there that this tradition can be traced to a particular region in Ghana? Scientific studies on the practice of the Asante kente weaving craft at Bonwire are either flawed or not ...
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When Is Kente Cloth Worn and More Questions From Our Readers
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 ...
New Kente Sneakers Give Ghana's Artisans Hope Through Heritage
Kente Sneakers Comfort Meet Style Through Heritage From Begging to Building: Sunsums Founder Honors Ghanaian Culture, Empowers Artisans ...
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Ghana's Kente cloth recognized as UNESCO cultural heritage
Ghana’s iconic Kente cloth has been inscribed onto UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This global recognition under the 2003 Convention for Safeguarding ...
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Northern Smock, Kente: How Kwame Nkrumah promoted 'Wear Ghana' in the 1950s
In recent years, there has been an increase in the wearing of local prints, predominantly on days like Fridays, and in special instances like throughout March in celebration of Ghana Month.
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Nigerian influencer Enioluwa Looks Dashing In a Classy Kente Ensemble, Dances Adowa in a Viral Video
Nigerian influencer Prince Enioluwa has gone viral after he rocked a colourful kente ensemble styled with expensive gold ...
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Heritage Month: Kente weavers admire Samira Bawumia for her taste for locally-made products
The Kente Weavers Association in Techiman in the Bono East Region have commended former Second Lady Samira Bawumia for her taste in locally-made products. Susana Bamila, a Kente weaver and former ...