Kente Cloth Socks — Wear 400 Years of Ghanaian Royal Heritage

Kente cloth has been woven by the Ashanti people of Ghana for over 400 years. Originally reserved exclusively for royalty, Kente patterns encode cultural meaning in every colour and thread — gold for royalty, green for growth, red for political power, black for spiritual maturity. Our Kente cloth socks bring this extraordinary royal tradition to your feet.

The History of Kente Cloth

According to Ashanti oral tradition, Kente weaving was inspired by a spider spinning its web. Two brothers from the village of Bonwire in the Ashanti region of Ghana developed the first Kente cloth in the 17th century. They presented it to Asantehene Osei Tutu, the first king of the Ashanti Empire, who adopted Kente as the royal cloth of the kingdom.

For centuries, Kente was exclusively worn by Ashanti royalty. Today, it is one of the most recognised symbols of African heritage worldwide — worn at HBCU graduations, cultural celebrations, and by anyone who wants to honour their African roots.

Our Kente Cloth Socks

Our Kente socks feature bold geometric patterns inspired by authentic Kente weaving, with the vibrant gold, green, red, and black colours that have made Kente one of the world's most recognisable textiles. Stocked at Tate Modern, V&A Museum, Natural History Museum, Barbican, Selfridges (UK), and Smithsonian NMAAHC (USA).

Shop Kente Cloth Socks

• Browse all Kente socks — from £8 / $10.
• Mystery Box of 5 — includes Kente and other bold African patterns. £35 / $42.