Kente Cloth

$15.00

Woven locally in a small village called Tetrem by a parent from Good Foundation School.   Kente cloth is traditionally worn at special events such as; weddings, funerals or birthdays. Historically, the fabric was worn in a toga-like fashion by royalty among ethnic groups including the Ashanti, the Akyem, and the Fante. It can be made into clothing and other special items.

Woven locally in a small village called Tetrem by a parent from Good Foundation School.   Kente cloth is traditionally worn at special events such as; weddings, funerals or birthdays. Historically, the fabric was worn in a toga-like fashion by royalty among ethnic groups including the Ashanti, the Akyem, and the Fante. It can be made into clothing and other special items.

Each colour carries it's own special meaning.  

Gold – Royalty, wealth, high status, glory and spiritual purity.

Silver – Serenity, purity, joy; associated with the moon.

Grey – Healing and cleansing rituals.

Black – Maturation and intensified spiritual energy.

White – Purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions.

Yellow – Preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility and beauty.

Red – Political and spiritual moods; bloodshed; sacrificial rites and death.

Pink – Associated with the female essence of life; a mild, gentle aspect of red.

Purple – Associated with feminine aspects of life; usually worn by women.

Maroon – The colour of Mother Earth; associated with healing.Green – Vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth and spiritual renewal.

Blue – Peacefulness, harmony and love. 

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