Ghana Secures Historic Protection for Kente Cloth as First Geographical Indication
Ghana has officially protected Kente cloth, allowing only authentic handwoven Kente from designated communities to carry the name.
The country's government has granted Kente cloth Geographical Indication (GI) status, making it illegal for factory-printed fakes and mass-produced imitations to be called Kente.
- Bonwire
- Adanwomase
- Kpetoe
- Agbozume
These communities are now the only ones that can produce genuine Kente, joining the ranks of protected brands like French Champagne and Italian Parmesan.
Only the real, handwoven fabric from these communities counts as genuine Kente now.
Ghana's first GI product is a significant move, protecting the country's cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship.
Author's summary: Ghana protects Kente cloth with GI status.
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