KENTE FOR OCCASIONS

Kente has been in our society from time immemorial. The intrinsic pattern, colors and textures of the cloth with an inerrant boldness and pride makes the piece a unique feature.

 

Many a time, Kente is usually worn on special occasions like wedding ceremonies, corporate events and end of year parties of class. Of late, most fashion designers use the kente piece for accessories like ear-rings, ribbons, scarfs, head gears, shoes and many others and also for bridal decorations.

Kente cloth is usually worn for ceremonies, festivals, and other sacred occasions. It is also given as a gift for weddings, child naming ceremonies, graduations, and other special events.

The icon of African cultural heritage around the world, Asante kente is identified by its dazzling, multicolored patterns of bright colors, geometric shapes and bold designs.The Asante peoples of Ghana choose kente cloths as much for their names as their
colors and patterns.

The kente cloth is primarily used as an apparel for the would-be couple  yet to be joined as one at marriage ceremonies.

Most fashion designers have come up with different accessories that is used for decorations of events as well. Indeed Kente is a beautiful piece of cloth that has its own unique style.

BRIDE AND GROOM IN KENTE (picture credit: OAB PHOTOGRAPHY)