There has definitely been many changes to the Kente cloth itself
over the past few centuries. In early years, all of the thread used to
produce Kente was made from silk. Today, cloth is made from rayon,
cotton, and silk, making it affordable for a greater number of people.
New patterns with new meanings are constantly being designed, but many
of the original patterns are still used in weaving. Although the use of
Kente has become more widespread, its importance has remained and it is
held in high esteem with Akans.
The particular place where Kente was conceived within the Ashanti
Kingdom known as Bonwire; till this day is the most famous center for
the Kente cloth weaving.
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