Founders' Collection

Contemporary Ashanti Kente

Contemporary woman's Ashanti Kente ceremonial wrapper in white and gold colourway.

Kente is probably the most recognisable of Africa's many traditional textiles, adopted by Africans around the world as a symbol of their heritage. Early cloths were woven with imported silk, but since the 1920s Kente weavers have used rayon or rayon mixed witih cotton.

Handwoven, from Ashanti region, Ghana. Circa 2020.

Perfect as a throw or blanket.

Approximate size: 105 x 150 cm / 41 x 59 inches

Approximate size: 105 x 150 cm / 41 x 59 inches

Contemporary Ashanti Kente cloth - detail