Kente is sometimes created in scarves to be worn around the neck or head . This is similar to Kente Stoles however it is wider than a stole and worn as part of a daily wardrobe rather than for special occasions. Kente Scarves are made of strips of Kente Cloth and can be any where from 2 to 4 feet long. Below are pictures of kente scarfs which can be bought by clicking buy kente cloth stoles:
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Kente Ties
Kente Cloth Stoles and Sashes
It is very common now to see Kente Stoles in graduation & kwanzaa ceremonies in countries all over the world. This is a sign of prestige as it is a cloth for royalty. In America, it is most common to see the stoles worn by members of sororities and fraternities with their greek letters woven into the fabric or by church choirs and clergy. If you would like to buy kente stoles check out our our shop section. Below are some examples:
Kente Cloth Print
Kente Cloth Print refers to fabric which is made to look like Kente (as use in these kente folding fans), altough it is not woven in the same way. Kente Cloth Print is generally created by dying regular cotton with a stamp that has the appearance of genuine woven Kente. It is very common to find Kente Cloth Print worn since it is much cheaper and very accessible however it should not be confused with authentic Kente, which is hand woven in a loom.