Description: These African Kente Cloth Slip On Shoes are a must-have for anyone looking to add a pop of color to their wardrobe. Handmade in Ghana using heavy cotton and a synthetic sole, these shoes are both durable and stylish. The bright orange, blue, green, and yellow colors make them perfect for any occasion and the unisex design in a size 9.5 for women and 8.5 for men ensures a comfortable fit for everyone. The shoes feature a unique Kente Cloth design that is sure to turn heads and be a conversation starter. Whether you're looking to add some culture to your closet or simply want a comfortable and eye-catching pair of shoes, these slip ons are the perfect choice. NEW WITHOUT TAGS NO STAINS OR SIGNS OF WEAR! THERE ARE SOME NUMBERS ON SOLE In the past, the finest, most intricate kente cloths were reserved for Asante royalty. The Asantehene (the king) had a special assistant whose job it was to select, store, and repair his official wardrobe. Many patterns and designs could be used only on royal cloths. Even among lesser officials, it was bad manners to have a finer cloth than your superior Kente cloth has become a symbol of pride in African heritage. Leaders from all over the African continent and elsewhere have adopted it as part of their official dress. Asante people now wear kente for formal occasions much as Westerners wear tuxedos and evening gowns Kente cloth is often handed down from father to son and mother to daughter as a treasured family heirloom. Today, kente patterns are often reproduced in machine-made and printed fabrics that take far less time to make. In America, kente is similarly a symbol of pride and unity for many people of African heritage High school and college students and professors often wear strips of kente as stoles at graduation ceremonies. Colorful kente patterns are used to decorate nearly everything imaginable, from mouse pads to wrapping paper to furniture upholstery, making it possible for people to celebrate African identity in their everyday lives. Kente is also an important symbol during the African American holiday Kwanzaa and on Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday.All listed clothing has been steam cleaned or laundered to meet Ebay standards.
Price: 54 USD
Location: Rockport, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-09T19:09:40.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Handmade
Size: 9.5 women, 8.5 men
Color: Orange, blue, green, yellow
Style: Kente Cloth Slip On Shoes
Material: Heavy Cotton & Synthetic Sole
Gender: Unisex Adult
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ghana
