Patterns of Power: Decoding the Symbols of Kente

Patterns of Power: Decoding the Symbols of Kente

Every thread tells a story. Learn the ancient meanings behind the colors and geometric patterns of the world’s most famous textile.

Dr. Elsie Annan Nov 15, 2024 8 min

Kente cloth originated from the Ashanti Kingdom. The colors used are deeply symbolic: gold stands for royalty, green for spiritual growth, and red for political passion...