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Kente Gains Unesco Badge

Kente weaving process showcasing vibrant fabric and traditional craftsmanship.

Ghana’s iconic Kente cloth has been inscribed onto UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This global recognition under the 2003 Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage highlights the cultural and historical significance of the vibrant, handwoven textile. Originating from Ghana’s Asante and Ewe communities, Kente is renowned worldwide for its bold colors, intricate patterns, and deep symbolic meanings, embodying the creativity and identity of the Ghanaian people.

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