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Nigeria, a country with diverse cultural traditions, has a rich and colourful heritage in traditional headwear. The ...

Wax fabric is widely seen across West Africa today, but its origins trace back much further. Initially inspired by Indonesian batik and industrialized by Europeans, it was later reclaimed and ...

The Conversation Africa spoke to African art and culture researcher Dickson Adom about the origins of this world famous textile. What is Asante kente and why is it unique? Asante kente is a cloth that ...

The Kente Weavers Association in Techiman in the Bono East region commended the former second lady Samira Bawumia for her taste and for locally-made products. According to Madam Susana Bamila, a Kente ...

The intricate beading and abstract chord details add a modern twist to the traditional Kente fabric, making it perfect for a bride ... Kenbre is an infusion of the Kente cloth and the ombré cloth.

“When we wear clothing made by our own people, we carry our heritage with us. Every stitch tells a story, and every fabric echoes our history. Local fashion brands, often inspired by traditional ...

My findings affirm that the Asante kente at Bonwire is distinctly Asante. The popular view that it is a generally African cloth is flawed. My study found that the historical origins of Asante ...