Explore Ashanti culture: weave Kente cloth, craft Adinkra symbols, and discover cocoa farming. Immerse in tradition and craftsmanship.
- Ntonso Adinkra Craftsmen - Bonwire kente weaving center is the birth place of kente cloth in Ghana. During this tour you will be given the history of the kentecloth. After that you will learn how to weave the popular kente cloth like a local. At Ntonso you will learn about the Adinkra cloth,Adinkra means farewell or goodbye. The cloth was used as a mourning cloth for the Asantes back in the days. The cloth was coming in red and black colour but now is coming in so many beautiful colours.
- Bonwire Kente Weaving Centre - Home or birthplace of Kente cloth in Ghana. The tour will take you through the process of weaving the Kente cloth and the history of the Kente. After the tour you will get the chance to weave like a local.
- Guide In-person: English
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Personal Shopping
Our Culture and Heritage Tour in the Ashanti region takes you to the Bonwire Kente Weaving Center and the Ntonso Adinkra Craft Village for an unforgettable experience. Witness skilled weavers crafting vibrant Kente cloth on traditional looms and discover the meanings behind various patterns and designs. Observe artisans creating traditional Adinkra symbols using age-old techniques. Explore a range of products, including cloth, pottery, and wood carvings. Get an up-close look at cocoa trees and learn about the cocoa cultivation process at a Cocoa tree plantation. Understand the steps involved in harvesting cocoa pods, extracting the beans, and how they are fermented, dried, and transformed into chocolate.
- We will use 3 hour for the visits at the centers but the remaining 1hour 30minutes is for the ride to the centers and 45 minutes drive from Kumasi to the centers.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
