Originating from Ghana’s Asante and Ewe communities, Kente is renowned worldwide for its bold colors, intricate patterns, and deep symbolic meanings, embodying the creativity and identity of the ...

Indeed, kente represents a significant cultural symbol that seems to bring Ghanaians together as one people. Traditionally, Kente was worn by royalty and during significant ceremonies. Each colour ...

Wearing clothing that reflects the spirit and significance of the holiday adds another layer of meaning to the festivities.

UNESCO has added Ghana’s Kente cloth to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The famous material comes from the Asante and Ewe people of Ghana and dates back to ...

Hailing from the Ashanti Kingdom, this handwoven fabric captivates with its vibrant colors and complex patterns. Each design ...

The inauguration ceremony of President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, was a majestic affair filled with ...

The word 'Kente' comes from the word kɛntɛn, which means basket in the language of the Akan people in Ghana. It refers to the weaving technique used for baskets but is now used on the stoles. Each ...

This is Nana Amma Konadu Yiadom Prempeh, a BBC Journalist, and the brain behind Ghana's first Kente documentary, the 'Importance of Kente to Ghanaians and Black Africans'.

UNESCO has officially recognised Ghana’s traditional kente fabric as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement was made on 6 December 2024, during a ceremony at UNESCO ...

Months are associated with many things, such as flowers and birthstones. And colors? You bet. Let’s take a look at which colors are associated with each of the 12 months of the calendar year.