Kente Cloth



     Kente​ is a hand woven silk or cotton fabric made by Asante weavers in Ghana. It comes in different patterns, design and color. Although I'm  not a Ghanian but I fell in love with this beautiful fabric. The word "kente" means basket. It is very traditional and demonstrates the rich culture of Ghana​.

    Kente is worn for ceremonious occasions that could be political or romantic such as weddings. A bride can choose to wear a kente fabric with a color and pattern she likes or chooses.   Some brides choose colors of kente that match their reception decoration.
   Kente suites different skin colors . For example, the darker the complexion the more colored the fabric.


      Different fabrics such as laces can be added to kente without overshadowing the beauty of the kente itself. Beads can also be added together to make the kente sparkle. It is sewn to fit into the latest trend making it trendy at all times.
   
      Each color and pattern of the kente cloth is symbolic. We have over 300 different patterns​ of the kente fabric and guess what ? Each pattern and color of this beautiful fabric has its own meaning... Here are some of the meaning of the  colors​ of the kente cloth.
   
   Gold _ It's a symbol of royalty and wealth.

   Blue _ It stands for the sky and symbolizes peace, harmony and love.

   Pink_ It symbolizes qualities such as calmness, tenderness and sweetness.

   White _ It stands for purity.

   Silver _ This color symbolizes serenity and joy.

   Green_ It is associated with plants and stands for growth and good health.

    Kente cloth is used in everything ranging from clothes to shoes and bags.

      The kente cloth is centuries old but when it gets to the hands of designers it is made to match the latest trend.

   Therefore...it seems it would be available for generations to come!

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