A thread of history
Ghana
Kente
Kente is woven in narrow strips that are sewn together, creating a cloth alive with changes of colour and pattern. In Asante and Ewe communities, these elaborate textiles have long expressed wealth and prestige, and are worn to mark special occasions.
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