The first king of the Asante, Otumfuo Osei Tutu I, created royal stools (titles) in the traditional cabinet of his kingdom for the lineage of the two brothers. They were tasked to weave kente ...

The increasing popularity of kente fabrics has also given an economic boost to local artisans who handcraft these textiles.

The grand celebration of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s 75th birthday on May 7, at the Manhyia Palace, was not merely an occasion for ...

The kente cloth is a traditional African cloth – the colors and design hold a specific meaning. It is the most popular and best-known of all African textiles. Originally, royalty exclusively wore ...

Yet the productive role that women once played as cotton growers and spinners has been eroded while a traditional ban on women entering the loom has proved difficult to overturn conclusively. Kente ...