The kente cloth is a traditional African cloth – the colors and design hold a specific meaning. It is the most popular and best known of all African textiles. Originally, royalty exclusively wore ...

The kente cloth is a traditional African cloth – the colors and design hold a specific meaning. It is the most popular and best-known of all African textiles. Originally, royalty exclusively wore ...

This global recognition under the 2003 Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage highlights the cultural and historical significance of the vibrant, handwoven textile.

We also happen to believe that the most beautiful and most dramatic fabric on this Earth is the kente, which is, of course, Ghanaian. The finely woven material has become the defining symbol of ...

The recent inscription of Kente fabric, among other African items and practices into Unesco’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity is a milestone in the global ...