Category: Weaving

Kwasi Asare discusses Kente weaving, mathematics and his Ashanti roots

March 18, 2026

This is a wonderful interview Kwasi Asare had with the Handweavers Guild of America for their Textiles and Tea podcast in February 2026. Kwasi had a great conversation – they asked excellent questions, covering many interesting aspects of Kwasi’s life as master Kente weaver in the Ashanti tradition, he and his father’s involvement with the … More Kwasi Asare discusses Kente weaving, mathematics and his Ashanti roots

Kwasi Asare’s Kente Weaving Summer Workshop for the MidAtlantic Fiber Association (MAFA)

July 27, 2025

On Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, Kwasi Asare held a phenomenal Kente weaving workshop for the MidAtlantic Fiber Association (MAFA)! This event has been one of the highlights of the year for Kwasi. While Kwasi’s workshops are available for students and people of all ages, education levels and backgrounds, from time to time … More Kwasi Asare’s Kente Weaving Summer Workshop for the MidAtlantic Fiber Association (MAFA)

Kwasi Asare to hold Kente weaving workshop at the Sankofa Video Books & Cafe in Washington, D.C.

July 25, 2024

Hey Friends, after having a great success at the Colorado Black Arts Festival, Kwasi Asare is back in Washington, D.C. preparing to conduct another one of his special Kente weaving workshops! Kwasi will be at the Sankofa Bookstore Saturday, August 3rd, from 12 noon until 3 pm. This is a great opportunity for people to … More Kwasi Asare to hold Kente weaving workshop at the Sankofa Video Books & Cafe in Washington, D.C.

Kwasi Asare to hold workshop with Lisa Shepard-Stewart and Cultured Expressions

March 2, 2024

Hey Friends – Kwasi will be holding a special Kente weaving workshop with writer and designer Lisa Shepard-Stewart, at her Cultured Expressions studio in Rahway, New Jersey, on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 2 pm until 6 pm. It promises to be a wonderful event! Lisa Shepard-Stewart is an expert in African fabrics and aesthetics … More Kwasi Asare to hold workshop with Lisa Shepard-Stewart and Cultured Expressions

The Colorado Black Arts Festival: Expanding cultural contact through Kente weaving

August 14, 2023

This summer has been a wonderfully active and memorable summer for Kwasi Asare to promote and share his Kente cloth weaving! For the weekend of July 7th, 8th and 9th Kwasi traveled to Denver, Colorado for his first ever appearance at the Colorado Black Arts Festival. Kwasi he set up his traditional loom in an … More The Colorado Black Arts Festival: Expanding cultural contact through Kente weaving

A Wonderful Kente Weaving Educational Workshop for East Farms Elementary School Students

June 5, 2023

Just before the Memorial Day weekend, Kwasi Asare was back in his groove, doing Kente weaving workshops with elementary, middle school and high school students. Kwasi put on his Kente Weaving Educational workshop for 4th graders at East Farms Elementary School in Farmington, Connecticut on Thursday, May 25th; he did a series of 4 one-hour … More A Wonderful Kente Weaving Educational Workshop for East Farms Elementary School Students

Kente Cloth – A Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day!

May 9, 2023

Friends – Kente cloth is one of the best gifts you can give your mother on Mother’s Day! Kwasi Asare’s handmade, authentic Kente cloths are a gift representing African culture, heritage and dignity. Kente cloths can be used as wall hangings, or for household décor on tables, chairs and couches – or as personal, wearable … More Kente Cloth – A Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day!