Getty Images The Ashanti king, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II ... But we are ambivalent about the cloth printed with kente designs being manufactured in China, which has enabled the growth in its popularity.

Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and other Democratic lawmakers were draped in scarves made from a cloth ... Ashanti royalty - and certain patterns are reserved for the king.

Specifically, Kente is a type of silk and cotton fabric from the Akan tribe in Ghana. It was common in the ancient Ashanti Kingdom ... the preparation of Kente cloth is a masterclass in ...

The kente cloth is a traditional African cloth – the colors and design hold a specific meaning. It is the most popular and best known of all African textiles. Originally, royalty exclusively wore ...