This shirt is made using authentic Kente fabric with a traditional double-weave technique, sustainably sourced in Ghana and hand crafted in our workshop in Accra.

It's cut in a comfy cropped fit with short sleeves and a front pocket. The buttons are sewn inside to allow our Fugu print to truly express its colors, making this piece a bold and subtle outfit for any occasion.

Pair it with matching pants/shorts or go monochrome to highlight the shirt. It can be worn half/fully shut or opened as a jacket or overshirt. 

The complementary shorts or pants can be sold separately or as a set. 

Features

• Cropped fit
• Front pocket
• Short sleeves
• Inside button-up
  
• Relaxed fit
  

Measurements vary +/- 2 inches per size. Check our size guide to find your perfect fit

Dry clean, air dry or hand wash.

Origin & history: Kente is a ceremonial silk/cotton strip-woven cloth originating with Asante (Ashanti) weavers—especially Bonwire in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. Once reserved for royalty and special occasions, it has become a global symbol of African heritage, with colors and patterns that carry named meanings. (Asante legend attributes the innovation to weavers inspired by a spider’s web.) 

Technique & look: narrow-loom strip weaving, stitched into larger wraps; complex warp/weft pattern planning yields vivid color blocks and motifs; pattern names (e.g., “Fathia Fata Nkrumah,” etc.) historically encode proverbs/status.

How we source: we source directly from Bonwire in Ghana. We visited the weavers, established a trusted relationship, and now order directly for ongoing production.

All our fabrics are treated to resist dye and stay true to their colours for years. 

DHL express: order is shipped within 8 days of ordering and arrives in 2 to 4 days globally.

Customs fees may apply depending on location.

Returns: orders can be returned within 3 days of reception. Check our full Return policy here.

Threaded Tribes is plastic free and committed to a full re-use of scraps.

This outfit was hand crafted in our Accra workshop using local fabrics with careful water usage and waste management.