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Letter from Africa: Kente - the Ghanaian cloth that's on the catwalk
There are two main strands of kente in Ghana representing two ethnic groups - the Ashanti and the Ewe (among whom the cloth is in fact known as kete). I am convinced the Ewe version is the more ...
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Ghana's Kente cloth recognized as UNESCO cultural heritage
This global recognition under the 2003 Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage highlights the cultural and historical significance of the vibrant, handwoven textile.
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Ghana’s iconic Kente cloth earns UNESCO recognition
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 ...
Otumfuo’s granddaughter Amma Prempeh's Documentary Highlights Kente’s Cultural Significance in Canadian Film Screening
International journalist and producer Amma Prempeh recently showcased her documentary, Ghana’s first Kente Culture Story ...
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Decoding the cultural significance, symbolisms in the kente cloth Dr Amoakohene wore for his vetting
The Ashanti Regional Minister-designate also offered a glimpse into the profound ways the kente cloth can serve as a canvas to honour and preserve cultural identity. “Every element of this cloth ...