The cloth that made kings visible.

In the forests of Ashanti — the empire that defied Britain four times and was never truly conquered — cloth was not decoration. It was language. The Kente, woven in strips of silk and cotton by master craftsmen in Bonwire since at least the 17th century, was reserved for royalty. Each color a meaning. Each pattern a statement. Gold for wealth and royalty. Green for growth and renewal. Black for spiritual maturity and the ancestors. Red for passion and political strength.

When Kwame Nkrumah wore Kente at Ghana's independence in 1957, the world saw it for what it is: not a pattern, but a declaration. A reminder that African civilization does not need permission to be sophisticated.

The Ashanti Bomber — Kente does not reproduce Kente. It inherits its energy. The bold colors that run across this jacket — rust, teal, ochre, cream — carry the same visual grammar that West African weavers encoded over centuries. The silhouetted figures and glyphs woven into the design speak to a civilization that was already keeping records while others were still asking the questions. You wear this because you know where you come from. And even if you're still learning — this jacket is the first question.

The Jacket

All-over print bomber with full metal zipper. Broad, painterly stripes in rust, teal, ochre and cream on a deep ink-black field, layered with tribal-inspired glyphs and silhouetted figures. Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem. Welt pockets at chest, angled side pockets. Dark blue polyester lining. Built for someone who likes their style to speak before they do.

• 100% polyester shell — wind, sun and rain resistant
• All-over print — seamless design across the entire jacket
• Black 2" × 2" rib knit collar, cuffs and hem
• Full metal front zipper with two lined welt pockets + angled side pockets
• Dark blue polyester lining with sewn-in label
• Print-on-demand — made to order, shipped directly to you

Size Guide (inches)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kente cloth and why is it significant?
Kente is a handwoven silk and cotton fabric originating from the Ashanti people of Ghana, dating back to at least the 17th century. Each color and pattern carries specific cultural meaning — gold for royalty, green for renewal, black for the ancestors. It became a global symbol of African heritage and diaspora pride after Ghana's independence in 1957, and is widely worn at cultural celebrations, graduations, and Black History Month events across North America.

Who were the Ashanti?
The Ashanti (also Asante) were the dominant group of the Akan people, forming a powerful confederation in the forest region of present-day Ghana. The Ashanti Empire, established in the late 17th century under Osei Tutu, became one of the most sophisticated polities in West African history — known for its gold trade, legal system, military strength, and the sacred Golden Stool (Sika Dwa), the symbol of the nation's soul. The Ashanti resisted British colonization across four wars (1823–1900), earning international recognition as one of Africa's greatest military and cultural powers.

Is the Ashanti Bomber — Kente available in Canada?
Yes. KonectKemet ships across Canada. The Ashanti Bomber — Kente is produced on demand and shipped directly to your door — no retail intermediaries, no pre-made inventory. Each jacket is made when you order it.

What does KonectKemet mean?
KonectKemet (Connect + Kemet) is a cultural and philosophical project using clothing as its medium. Kemet is the ancient Egyptian name for their own civilization — meaning "the Black Land." KonectKemet roots its designs in the intellectual tradition of Cheikh Anta Diop, who demonstrated the African origins of Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) civilization and the cultural unity of Africa across millennia. Every product carries a concept, a story, and a connection to that heritage.

What is the fabric composition of the Ashanti Bomber?
The jacket shell is 100% polyester, designed for durability and vivid all-over print reproduction. The lining is dark blue polyester. Machine wash cold (max 30°C), dry flat, medium heat iron. Do not dry clean or bleach.

How is this jacket different from other African print jackets?
Most African print clothing uses the aesthetic as decoration. The Ashanti Bomber — Kente is grounded in historical intent. The design references the visual grammar of Kente — the patterns, colors, and symbolism of the Ashanti weaving tradition — connected to a specific historical narrative. The brand does not sell African aesthetics. It transmits African history through clothing.

Care Instructions

• Machine wash: cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
• Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
• Dry flat
• Do not bleach
• Do not dry clean

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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC