The increasing popularity of kente fabrics has also given an economic boost to local artisans who handcraft these textiles.

Lilia Morris | New York City Colorful kente cloth—made of handwoven silk and cotton—has been part of Ghanaian tradition for hundreds of years. The colors and patterns in any given piece tell a ...

Kente is a prestigious ... a history dating back centuries. The cloth is known for its construction and the interlacing of the warp yarns of different colors. It is made on a hand-operated loom.

More than fabric, African textiles are a medium of storytelling, weaving cultural narratives through intricate patterns and ...