Recording the Weavers, Designs, and Cloths of Kente for All Time
The Global Registry for Authentic Kente
Preserving the identities, meanings, and histories behind one of the world’s most recognisable textiles.
Documenting Kente Heritage
Kente is not just a textile, it is a living archive of Ghanaian philosophy, identity, lineage, and storytelling. Each pattern carries centuries of meaning, woven by master artisans whose skill has been handed down across generations.
The Registry at a Glance
One ledger. Two active pathways. Permanent identifiers.
Kente is not just a textile, it is a living archive of Ghanaian philosophy, identity, lineage, and storytelling.
The Registry begins with a founding cohort of master weavers and cloths, and grows through ongoing fieldwork across Ghana and the diaspora.
Legal Foundation
Ghana’s 2025 GI Recognition
Only cloth woven using traditional methods in approved Ghanaian weaving communities can be marketed as “Kente.” We translate this legal protection into a global, accessible digital system.
Thousands of designs. Hundreds of master weavers.
Undocumented.
Kente is one of the most globally recognisable textiles on earth, yet the identities of many of its weavers and designs remain undocumented. The Kente Registry exists to record them before they are lost to history.
We are recording them now
Registration is now open. The record is being built.
From the Registry
Meet the weavers. Read the cloths.
Master Weavers
The hands behind the heritage.
A living record of the artisans who keep Kente alive, their lineages, their signature patterns, and the quiet discipline of their craft.
Cloth Profiles
Every pattern has a story.
A structured record of each pattern, its name, meaning, origin, and the weavers who keep it alive. Compiled in partnership with Ghana’s weaving communities.
Three ways to engage with the Registry
Learn → Verify → Register
Learn
Understand how the Registry works — from submission, through review, to a permanent public record.
or read the full methodology How we validate weavers and cloths →
Verify
Check a cloth or a weaver against the Registry — practical tools aligned with Ghana’s 2025 GI recognition.
Register
Add a master weaver, a weave pattern, or a cloth to the Registry — every submission is reviewed before publication.
What we stand for
Our Four Pillars
Pillar One
Protect Authentic Kente
Aligning with Ghana’s Geographical Indication recognition to create a public database of certified weavers and traceable Kente cloth through digital IDs and QR codes.
Pillar Two
Preserve Cultural Heritage
Documenting the historical origins, symbolism, colours, motifs, and weaving patterns of Ewe and Asante traditions for future generations.
Pillar Three
Honour Weavers
Recognising master artisans and weaving communities with digital profiles, global visibility, and economic empowerment opportunities.
Pillar Four
Build Global Authority
Becoming the world’s most trusted source for authentic Ghanaian Kente through transparency, education, and partnerships with cultural institutions.
News & Stories
Threads of heritage, stories that speak.
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Kente and 2026 International Women’s Day
Across centuries and continents, women have expressed identity, pride, and belonging through the garments they wear. Among the most striking examples of…
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The Language of Kente: Decoding the Patterns, Colours, and Their Meanings
Every strip of Kente is a sentence. Every cloth is a speech. To wear it without understanding it is to speak without…
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Kente on the World Stage: From Ghanaian Villages to Global Runways and Red Carpets
When a cloth made in a village travels to the palaces of kings, the halls of power, and the runways of Paris,…
Join Us in Protecting Ghana’s Heritage
Whether you are a weaver, researcher, collector, or heritage enthusiast, you can be part of preserving authentic Kente for future generations.