18/10/2025
🇬🇭 BREAKING: Ghana’s Kente Cloth Gets Official GI Recognition – What This Means for Culture & Commerce!
Big win for Ghanaian heritage! 🎉
Kente has been officially registered as Ghana’s first Geographical Indication (GI) product 🏅
This landmark move means:
🔸 Only Kente woven in certified Ghanaian communities can be sold as authentic
🔸 Local weavers and artisans are protected and empowered
🔸 Kente’s cultural and economic value is preserved globally
No more imitations. No more cultural appropriation without credit. This is about respect, recognition, and real ownership 👏
From the Ashanti and Volta regions to the world – Kente remains a symbol of pride, history, and Ghanaian excellence. Now, it’s legally protected too.
💬 What does Kente mean to you?
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