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It includes distinct lineages, most notably Asante (Ashanti) Kente and Ewe Kente, each rooted in different places, systems, and design philosophies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsante Kente, produced in villages such as Bonwire, Adanwomase, and Sakora Wonoo in the Ashanti Region, is closely tied to royal authority. Its patterns are structured and symbolic, often linked to hierarchy, proverbs, and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEwe Kente, centred in the Volta Region in areas such as Agotime Kpetoe, Afegame, and Agbozume, is more expressive and narrative-driven. It features greater variation in structure, more figurative motifs, and historically broader social use beyond royal contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shift is being reinforced through traceability systems (such as QR codes and labelling) and efforts to restrict mass-produced imitations that have diluted value and meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, Kente’s recognition as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage and its promotion through national festivals signal a deliberate elevation of its cultural and commercial status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, this sits alongside ongoing pressure from global fast fashion and declining local production creating a tension between protection and economic reality. 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