According to Ashanti tradition, the origin of Kente weaving traces back to two brothers—Ota Karaban and Kwaku Ameyaw—who were hunters from the town of Bonwire in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. One day, while hunting in the forest, they observed a spider weaving its web with remarkable skill and precision. Fascinated by the spider’s intricate patterns and movements, the brothers studied it carefully and decided to imitate its technique using threads they could find. They returned home and began exp