Idris Elba said “so I showed up in my jeans. They were like, no, ‘you got to wear this kente cloth’. It was a really fascinating day. I mean, it was beautiful and the tradition was rich.” ...

The English actor who is half Ghanaian was made to change into woven kente cloth and some gold-plated ... "So I showed up in my jeans and they say, no no no. You have to wear this (kente) and ...

Kente is a prestigious royal cloth of Ghana's Asante people, part of their historical and cultural heritage. But there's a debate about where it originated: the Bonwire community or the Adanwomase ...

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 ...

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 ...

Beyond its cultural roots, the preparation of Kente cloth is a masterclass in authenticity and artistry. Cotton is hand-harvested, spun into thread with a spindle, and wound onto bobbins.

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 ...

He is the convener of the Rights of Nature Ghana Movement. Asante kente is a cloth that embodies the cultural heritage and history of the Asante people. The Asantes are a major ethnic group in ...