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Knowing Ghana Through Every Weave

Discover, Respect, and Sustain.

“Fabric Atlas GH celebrates
Ghana’s textile heritage from
traditional weaving to modern
fashion and textile tourism experiences.”

Discover

Textiles as cultural maps: the campaign invites tourists to discover Ghana through its fabrics. each kente pattern, adinkra symbol, and batik dye is a story of heritage, philosophy, and creativity

Respect

Cultural integrity the campaign emphasizes that textiles are not just souvenirs or end products—they are sacred carriers of identity, wisdom, and pride. Tourists are encouraged to appreciate originality in hand-made Ghanaian textiles and creative artisans behind every weave

Sustain

Economic sustainability: Tourism revenue will flow directly to artisan communities, increasing their income by at least 20% and ensuring the next generations appreciates weaving and textile crafts as viable livelihoods. 

WHY GHANA?

Ghana’s cultural and heritage tourism offers a unique experience, connecting people with the country’s history, traditions, and people . Traditional textiles like Kente, Ntiamu, Batik, tie and dye and its vibrant designs and colors showcases the culture of various tribes within the country. Tourism encourages stakeholders and publics to engage with local communities, learn customs, and discover Ghana’s heritage.

Ghana’s Iconic Textiles

Tourism places an integral part in a nation’s development, socio-cultural and economical development. A nations is defined by its heritage, cultural beliefs and practices, to thrive as a nation upholding these embedded socio-cultural values

Sustainability

Sustainability in repurposing textile waste into finished product to add value to textiles. Reducing the environmental and social impact of fabric production and use...

Products Made from Waste Fabric

In 2026, fabric upcycling has evolved from a hobbyist craft into a core pillar of the circular fashion economy. Products made from waste fabric—whether from industrial deadstock or post-consumer scraps—offer a unique blend of high-end design and measurable environmental impact...

Meet the Artisans

Behind every textile is a skilled artisan whose knowledge has been refined over generations. Fabric Atlas GH highlights weavers, dyers, printers, and designers, sharing their stories, techniques, and contributions to Ghana’s cultural legacy...

Kente Cloth

Kente is Ghana’s most iconic textile, originating from the Ashanti and Ewe people. Handwoven on traditional looms, each Kente pattern and color carries symbolic meaning related to leadership, wisdom, unity, and prosperity...

Adinkra Fabric

Adinkra fabrics are known for their stamped symbols that convey philosophical messages, proverbs, and moral values. Originating from the Akan people, each symbol represents concepts such as strength, humility, endurance, or spirituality...

Wax Print

Wax prints are mostly used for ceremonial purposes and often affiliated to prestige. Unlike fancy prints which normally have contemporary designs to meet trends and pop culture. Wax designs are classics designs which are timeless and appreciated in terms of its attributes to meanings and symbolic patterns...

Textile Experiences

Hands-on Kente weaving workshops Adinkra symbol interpretation sessions Batik and Tie-Dye practical classes Guided textile market tours Fashion studio visits These experiences allow visitors to learn directly from artisans while supporting local economies...

Batik and Tie-Dye

These fabrics showcase Ghana’s creativity through resist-dye techniques using wax, starch, or string. Popular in both traditional and modern fashion, Batik and Tie-Dye are widely produced by local artisans and women’s groups...

Smock (Fugu / Strip Cloth)

Predominantly worn in Northern Ghana, smock fabrics are handwoven strips sewn together to create garments that reflect tradition, identity, and functionality...

Textile Destinations & Routes

Tourism should leave a positive legacy. These principles guide every experience we
promote, ensuring Ghana's treasures remain vibrant for generations.

EWE KENTA FABRIC

This type of fabric originated from the Volta Region, attributed skill of the people of Agotime Kpotoe, “kete” as pronounce in ewe dialects. They are two types of weaving techniques in ewe kete fabrics , the “vuse” which is mostly easy whiles the other is “Adanuvo” which is complicated and takes more time to complete. These woven fabrics are known for their striped and checked patterns in earthly tones...

ASHANTI KENTE

Ashanti kente, originally known as the bonwire kente as its original ancestry traces and the hub for kente weavers in the ashanti region. Mostly known for its Vibrant colors which feature geometric patterns and adinkra symbols. These patterns often represents proverbs, mythic, historical events and attributes of respected figures in society. Most common of such names is fathia fata nkrumah design...

THE MYTH BEHIND FUGU AND BATAKARI FABRICS

Is a distinctive hand-woven traditional garment from the northern region of ghana. Batakari is made up of flowing gown and trousers of varied fabrics. The style of garment made from fugu material...

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Behind every textile is a skilled artisan whose knowledge has been refined over generations. Fabric Atlas GH highlights weavers, dyers, printers, and designers, sharing their stories, techniques, and contributions to Ghana’s cultural legacy.

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