noun
- Plural of kente; handwoven cloth from Ghana, typically featuring bright colors and geometric patterns, traditionally worn for special occasions.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the specific Ghanaian textile tradition; Singular form is 'kente'
Examples
- The graduates wore kentes in vibrant gold and green for the ceremony.
- Kentes are considered a symbol of cultural pride in West African communities.
- She collected several kentes from her travels to Ghana.
- The museum displayed traditional kentes alongside modern interpretations of the pattern.
- Many people wear kentes during cultural festivals and celebrations.