How to Register Kente

The Kente Registry is the world’s first digital platform dedicated to documenting, verifying, and preserving authentic Kente traditions. Whether you are a master weaver seeking recognition, a community representative documenting a heritage design, or an owner seeking authentication of a Kente cloth, the Registry provides a structured, culturally respectful pathway for registration.

Our registration process covers two pathways that are open now, with a third planned, each designed with care for cultural sensitivity, institutional credibility, and archival integrity.

Before You Submit

The form takes about 15 to 30 minutes to complete. To ensure your application is processed efficiently, please have the following ready before you start:

• Personal details, full name, email address, phone or WhatsApp number, country of residence, and your role (Weaver/Artisan, Family or Community Representative, Researcher/Academic, Collector/Dealer, Museum or Cultural Institution, or Other).
• Design information (Design Registration only), the design name, local language name(s), weave and cloth type, ethnic or cultural origin, geographic place of origin, approximate period, symbolic meaning, physical description, colours, and occasions of use. Include any known weaver lineage or oral history.
• Weaver information (Master Weaver Profile only), full name, date of birth, nationality, hometown, current town of practice, years of experience, weave types specialised in, training background, and any notable achievements or guild memberships.
• Cloth details (Cloth Authentication only), a description of the cloth (colours, pattern name if known, approximate size), any existing Registry ID or certificate, claimed weaver or origin, and the purpose of your authentication request.
• High-resolution photographs, for Design Registration: a main design photo (required), close-up of the weave structure, and optionally a third image. For Cloth Authentication: a full cloth photo and detail shots of the weave.
• Supporting documentation, any proof of purchase, historical records, identity document (for weaver profiles), or relevant evidence (optional but helpful for verification).

All submissions undergo structured review. Submission does not guarantee verification. By submitting, you consent to information being used for the purposes of the Kente Registry; images and design details may appear in the public registry unless you indicate otherwise.

Submit Your Application

The registration form covers all three pathways in one place. Choose the type that applies to you and complete the relevant sections — fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Preserving Authentic Ghanaian Kente Heritage, One Thread at a Time.