WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 30: Members of Congress wear black clothing and Kente cloth in protest before the State of the Union address in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives January 30 ...

Kente cloth patterns also can be seen on ties, scarves, backpacks, book covers, pillows, bedspreads . . . even shower curtains. ... and has been worked into the designs of shirts, ...

Some designers promote fashion lines based on kente cloth from Ghana. Illustration by Adriana Bellet. Q: I’ve seen fashion designers promoting clothing based on kente cloth from Ghana.

Rep. Karen Bass, the chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, defended the clothing choice to MSNBC. “The significance of the Kente cloth is our African heritage, and for those of you ...

There was Kente cloth for Africa, there was black for #MeToo and white for, well no one is quite sure. Members of Congress and the first family wore various colors and items to tonight's State of ...

In his native Ghana, Dr. Kwaku Ofori-Ansa always knew that kente cloth had a special significance. “It was always around, but not something to be seen on a daily basis. It used to be for very ...

Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, has proposed the introduction of a policy mandating all workers—including staff of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC), Municipal and District ...

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 ...

Kente cloth — with its striking patterns and vibrant colors — is a favorite choice for family outfits. Families can opt for coordinated pieces, such as dresses for women, shirts for men and ...