KENTE
Gold and green kente
Gold and green kente, a prestige cloth for your big moments
FCFA 9,000 per metre
Width: 110 cm
Kente is woven in narrow strips on horizontal looms, which are then sewn edge to edge into a larger cloth. It is the work of Ashanti and Ewe weavers in Ghana, and each geometric pattern has its own name and meaning.
Once reserved for kings and dignitaries, kente has become a symbol of African pride far beyond Ghana. Gold is often linked with wealth and prestige and green with growth; in Cameroon it is worn at weddings and graduations, and as accents on lapels or trims.
Cotton and silk, 110 cm wide. A dense, textured cloth with a visible woven relief and a lovely lustre.
Thicker and stiffer than wax, it gives a garment structure; over large areas it is warmer, which is why it is often used as an accent.
Material : KENTE · Width: 110 cm
- Embroidered grand boubou and Foumban long-vest set
- Wouri mermaid dress and Logbaba maxi skirt set
- Lapels on the Sawa jacket or the yoke of the Bali shirt jacket
- Trims on the New Bell shirt and the inset on the Dschang tunic
- Matching wedding duo for couples
Seasons : For ceremonies and evenings; at the height of the dry season, use it for trims or a vest.
- Dry cleaning recommended for whole garments
- Otherwise, hand wash in cold water without rubbing or wringing
- Dry flat in the shade
- Iron on the reverse at a low setting with a pressing cloth
- Store folded in tissue paper or on a broad hanger
- A little kente goes a long way: lapels, a collar or a vest over a plain base look very elegant
- Pair gold and green with white, midnight blue or black
- For a long dress, choose a simple cut that lets the weave speak
Designs to sew in this fabric
Frequently asked questions
Can kente go in the washing machine?
We advise against it: the cotton and silk weave prefers dry cleaning or a cold hand wash, then drying flat in the shade.
Which style suits kente?
For women, the Wouri mermaid dress or the Logbaba set; for men, the Embroidered grand boubou or the Foumban set. For a subtle touch, try it on the Sawa jacket lapels.
Can I combine kente with another fabric?
Yes, and that is how it is most often used: part by part when the style allows it, for example as trims on the New Bell shirt or the yoke of the Bali shirt jacket.