Adanwomase

Adanwomase is a small village about 25 km east of Kumasi, world-famous for its kente weaving tradition. The village is one of the primary centres for handwoven kente cloth in Ghana, with over 70% of households involved in weaving. Weavers produce the iconic Asante kente on handlooms in open-sided workshops, using techniques passed down through generations. A visit here is one of the most rewarding craft experiences in Ghana, offering direct interaction with the artisans and the chance to buy authentic cloth at fair prices without intermediaries.

By Plane

Kumasi International Airport (KMS) is 25 km west. Taxis from Kumasi take 30–40 minutes.

By Train

No passenger rail service.

By Car / Road

Adanwomase is off the N6 highway east of Kumasi via a short unpaved road. Trotros from Kumasi's central stations take 30–40 minutes. A private taxi from Kumasi costs about 80–100 GHS.

The village is small and easily explored on foot. Guides from the visitors' centre lead tours of the weaving compound.

• Weaving workshops — kente weavers at work on traditional horizontal looms

• Kente weaving museum — a small museum explaining the history, symbolism, and technique of kente

• Dyeing area — where threads are dyed in traditional colours

• Visitors' centre — starting point for guided village tours

• Watch weavers produce kente cloth and learn about the symbolic meanings of different patterns (each pattern has a name and a proverb associated with it)

• Try weaving on a loom under the guidance of a master weaver

• Visit the museum to understand kente's royal and ceremonial significance

• Walk through the village to see the weaving compounds

• Small chop bars in the village serve fufu, banku, and jollof rice
• No formal restaurants — meals are simple and community-oriented

Sachet water and soft drinks available at local shops.

• Budget: No accommodation in the village. Most visitors day-trip from Kumasi.

Kente cloth — the best place in Ghana to buy authentic, fair-price Asante kente directly from the weavers. Prices range from 100 GHS for small strips to several thousand GHS for large ceremonial pieces. Bargaining is expected.

• Kumasi (25 km west) — Ashanti capital with markets and palace
• Ahwiaa (15 km north-west) — the wood-carving centre of Ashanti
• Ejisu (10 km south) — home to the Besease shrine (UNESCO)