For centuries, Kente has been more than a textile. It’s been a language of lineage, a symbol of pride, a piece of living history that moves like rhythm and breath. Every thread tells a story; every pattern holds a prayer. And now Ghana has made sure that story stays in the hands of its rightful authors.

This week, the Ghanaian government announced that Kente has officially received Geographical Indication protection, the country’s first-ever designation of its kind. In simple terms, that means only cloth woven in specific Ghanaian communities like Bonwire, Adanwomase, Agotime Kpetoe and Agbozume using time-honored techniques can legally carry the name Kente.

The move, done in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization, gives the fabric the same global standing as Champ

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