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Named Kente Patterns and What They Say About the Wearer

Which kente pattern was historically reserved for the Asantehene and senior Asante chiefs?
Oyokoman Adweneasa — a pattern whose name refers to the weaver's ultimate skill, reserved for royalty and senior chiefs. Wearing it without that rank is a cultural violation.
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