Akwaaba Kente
Our Brand
Akwaaba Kente is an untiring advocate of online retail trader specializing in exclusive African textile and fabrics constantly sourcing the finest designs with a keen eye on originality, colour quality, detail and value. Funded in 2022 by Samuel Odame Kwakye, Akwaaba Kente is one of the best destinations of online retailer and our mission is to spread the quality of African clothing and fabrics as well as the great culture to Africans and the diaspora and make it popular to also people from all walks of life.
KENTE CLOTH AT AKWAABA KENTE
Also we deal in Kente, considered to be one of the most famous of all African textile and one of the worlds most complicated weaves. Kente cloth (pronounced Ken-Tay) is an emblem of national Ghanian ethnic and tribal pride. If you’ve ever seen the distinctive unique patterns and easily identifiable coloured cloth representing West African culture, then you have seen Kente cloth. It’s so special on so many levels, not least because of its history. Genuine Kente clothes traditionally woven by Ashanti and Ewe weavers from Ghana and today it can be found adorning everything from clothing to shoe, bags, earrings, wraps to throw, necklaces and many more.
HISTOY OF KENTE
While Kente cloths origin is contested, it’s said to date back to the 12th Century. There are Kente cloths colours, according to a traditional one is black weaves represent Africa, the red represents the blood of nation’s forefathers, the yellow represents gold and the green represents the fertile land.
WEARING KENTE CLOTH
It is not the cloth that is with great significant to wearing Kente product; it carries an even greater meaning. Each item tells its own story, it has its own interesting story, and represents its own set of values. Every hand-woven piece of Kente cloth is a representation of a unique piece of history. Kente cloth carries even more significant for the Ghanian and the African diaspora, they don’t live on the mother land, but some carry their heritage close to their hearts. Another reason why Kente cloth is so popular around the world is because two people can wear the cloth, and without saying a word they can communicate with one another, This symbol of African identity is instantly recognisable around the world, and so popular so don’t be surprised that Louis Vuitton a major fashion house coveted Kente cloth in their Autumn/Winter 2021 show and caused a bit of disturbance.
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Everyone can wear Kente not just Ghanaians. Africans and the diaspora but the point Akwaaba Kente as an advocate wants to make it about the originality of this quality and exclusive apparel because if Tartan is used allusively in reference to Scotland or Scots then Kente can not be different. Provenance is reality while ownership is myth. We also have colourful T-shirts that’s designed in combination with Kente and African wax print fabrics as well as designed top European shirts, T-shirts both for men and women, also women tops and blouses for casual and occasional.
KENTE CLOTH AT AKWAABA KENTE
Why are we at Akwaaba Kente in a position to write about Kente cloth? Because this magnificent material represents our collective history too. Retail cloths that let people know what you stand out for and Kente cloth is one of the most iconic traditional African clothing and we are proud to be making it accessible to all. When you buy Kente cloth through Akwaaba Kente, we guarantee you are buying quality Kente print, fabric that you can be proud wearing wherever you are and wherever you ae going.
LACE OR AFRICAN LACE
Lace as is popularly called in Africa especially the West African sub-region is an embroidered textile. Here Akwaaba Kente is using an example of Nigeria being the most populated country in Africa and the diaspora attending a festive or official occasion without wearing Lace is almost unthinkable, yet few people know how long this material has been and indispensable attribute of social life and how long the tradition started. We have different type of Lace such as Guipure Lace, Satin Lace, Robbin Lace, Crochet Lace, Viola Lace and many more.
Wen seeking elegance, glamour in West African fashion tops a high-quality lace. Lace comes in all kinds of materials and styles, most of which go in and out of fashion. Yet one is an ever-present that continuously transcends fashion or fads. At Akwaaba Kente the Voile Lace has been regarded the star in our vast line-up of West African textile and fabrics constantly sourcing the finest designs with a keen eye on originality, colour, quality, detail and value.
LACE HISTORY
The historical beginning of the embroidered industry can be traced to the Swizz town of St Gallen where during the mid-18th century merchants inspired by Ottoman Silver and Gold embroidery initiated the production of hand-made embroideries on silk. A local shortage of embroiderers soon led to the training of peasant women from the Bregenzerwald area in neighbouring Austria who worked part-time from home. The lake Constance Region already had a long history of flax spinning and linen weaving going back to medieval time.
The wearing of Lace became popular in Nigeria and the West African Sub-Region and number of factors contributed to the development of the market for embroideries in 1960 during Nigerian independence not only favoured the establishments of wealthy middle class, but also spawned the development that facilitated international business contacts.
LACE HISTORY
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All our lace products are made 100% in Austria and Switzerland and that’s something you can feel and see. At Akwaaba Kente we have our own designer and can also present a big selection of fabrics in various materials to you so you can design your own. Be it for wedding, a birthday bash or simply for a fancy night out. We at Akwaaba Kente only use fabrics with the highest quality with African patterns that is stick out with delicate designs consisting of lace and embroidery.
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We strongly believe that fashion is an expression of your own personality, and therefore it needs to be selected carefully and without a rush. Trust us, we can make your fashion dream come true. If you feel more like browsing than like creating, you are very welcome to have a look at our own wonderful collection full of elaborately designed pieces. At Akwaaba Kente you will find something beautiful for every occasion and every taste guaranteed.
If you want to find out more about Akwaaba Kente and our mission, Kente fabric or Ghanaian Kente cloth, get in touch with us today. Please contact directly or visit our website for more information.
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