Kente is connected with the Ewe and Ashanti people of Ghana and arose first in West Africa during the 17th century. Although most mainstream texts attribute Kente to the Ashanti, an alternate and credible view is that Kente originated with the Ewe people of Ghana who then passed it on to the Ashanti.
Kente Cloth – Introduction
Kente (“KEN-tayâ€) is considered to be the most famous of all African textiles, and one of the World’s most complicated weavings. A genuine kente cloth is made by the Ewe and Ashanti weavers in Ghana, a country in Africa. This cloth is special as it is worn as a piece of clothing and each pattern design has a name and a special meaning. The origins of kente cloth is sometimes said to date back to the 12th century but the exact date is unknown. In the past, royalty and important figures of society wore this cloth for very special occasions.  Today, kente cloth is worn by people of all social status.
Graduation and Fraternity/Sorority Kente Stoles
Individual membership to one’s sorority or fraternity is a stark source of pride for students and alumni alike. It’s a link that exists even once one’s college days come to a close. Discovery of a shared membership has the power to connect people instantly. Without question, sorority and fraternity stoles are the perfect way to display pride and dedication for one’s organization after the group house has been left behind.
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Kente Cloth Printable Coloring Book
Print this Kente Cloth Coloring book for free courtesy of KenteCloth.net. Children will have hours of fun creating their own wonderful kente cloth! Continue reading Kente Cloth Printable Coloring Book