kente cloth
Woven Ashanti fabric
Kente cloth is a brightly colored woven fabric traditionally made by the Akan peoples of Ghana and Ivory Coast.
The cloth features bold geometric patterns in strips sewn together, with specific color combinations and designs carrying symbolic meaning.
Originally reserved for royalty and special occasions, kente has become a symbol of African heritage and pride, worn at celebrations and graduations: She wore kente cloth to her college commencement.
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