- Perched in the center of a long, narrow loom, Francis Marfoh paddled two foot-treadles and worked school-bus yellow thread into a kente cloth pattern last week, onlookers around him marveling. This ...

Kente cloth is a colorful textile traditionally woven by the Akan people of Ghana. It is famous for its bright colors and intricate patterns. Kente cloth accessories such as headbands, scarves, and ...

Joselyn Dumas celebrated Ghana's 69th Independence Day in a stunning beaded Kente gown, reminding us why the fabric — now ...

Kente cloth has been a cloth of royalty. Its hand made woven process is what makes it rare and expensive. We wear it, we love it, but most of us have little clue of what the symbols and patterns mean.

This DIY project is simple yet rewarding, allowing you to incorporate cultural artistry into your home decor. With just a few ...

In his native Ghana, Dr. Kwaku Ofori-Ansa always knew that kente cloth had a special significance. “It was always around, but not something to be seen on a daily basis. It used to be for very, very ...

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Kente cloth, a brightly colored and intricately patterned traditional African fabric, can serve as a window into another culture.The cloth has been adopted into African American culture and is a ...

Kente cloth has been a cloth of royalty. Its hand made woven process is what makes it rare and expensive. We wear it, we love it, but most of us have little clue of what the symbols and patterns mean.