Asante kente is a cloth that embodies the cultural heritage and history of the Asante people. The Asantes are a major ethnic ...

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 ...

Timber slats topping the two-level indoor/outdoor plan recall the weave of kente cloth ... of L.A. that blends the rich heritage of West African textiles with Western architectural principles.

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 ...