The term “kente” refers to a Ghanaian textile made of handwoven cloth, strips of silk and cotton, and other materials (Akan: kente or nwetoma; Ewe: kete; Dagbani: Chinchini).
In the past, kings from ethnic groups like the Ashanti and Ewe wore the fabric in a toga-like form. Queens, princesses, and other Dagbon women also wear it.
Do you want to know how much kente cloth costs in Ghana? In Ghana cedis, 6 yards of Kente materials go for 800.00GH.
Wearing kente cloth to celebrate important occasions has grown common in Ghana today, with master weavers leading highly sought-after kente brands.
Because kente cloth patterns are so well-liked, kente print, a mass-produced variation, is also well-liked in the West. The print is utilized internationally in the creation of academic stoles for graduation ceremonies.
Where to Purchase Kente in Ghana
Apy’s Couture sells high-quality, reasonably priced kente clothing. Get in touch with us for further details and options of your choosing.
Kente Shops in Accra
Apy’s Couture sells high-quality, reasonably priced kente clothing. Get in touch with us for further details and options of your choosing.
Bonwire Kente and their Prices
Bridal and wedding gown prices range from GHS 900 to GHS 2,800.00.
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Engagement Kente Price in Ghana
Bridal and wedding gown prices range from GHS 900 to GHS 1,500.
Plain Kente Price in Ghana
A 2-yard length of plain kente fabric costs 100ghc.
Men’s Kente Price in Ghana
6 yards of men’s Kente materials sell for GH₵800.00 in ghana cedis.
How to Make Kente
Kente is made from a narrow band of fabric that is roughly four inches wide and is woven on a horizontal strip loom. To construct a cloth of the required size, several of these strips are meticulously organized and hand-stitched together.
Men predominate among kente weavers.