Attractions
Bonwire Kente Village
Living Craft Heritage | Distance: 30 min from Kumasi city | Highlights: Master weavers, traditional looms, commission option, direct purchase | kente from GHS 100–5,000+ depending on piece
Description
The home of authentic kente weaving — one of Africa's most iconic textile traditions. Watch master weavers at traditional horizontal looms, commission your own kente pattern, and buy direct from the craftspeople who make it. An essential stop on any Kumasi visit.
Experience Location & Route
📍 Address
Bonwire Kente Weaving Centre, Bonwire, Ghana
🗺️ Nearby Places
Ntonso Adinkra Village
(8km)
Learn traditional Adinkra cloth printing and create your own stamped fabric using symbolic Ghanaian designs.
Learn traditional Adinkra cloth printing and create your own stamped fabric using symbolic Ghanaian designs.
Adanwomase Kente Village
(10km)
Visit another respected Kente weaving community known for traditional looms and artisan demonstrations.
Visit another respected Kente weaving community known for traditional looms and artisan demonstrations.
Manhyia Palace Museum
(18km)
Explore the royal history of the Ashanti Kingdom through palace exhibits, regalia, and guided storytelling.
Explore the royal history of the Ashanti Kingdom through palace exhibits, regalia, and guided storytelling.
Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
(18km)
Visit the legendary spiritual landmark tied to the founding and unity of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Visit the legendary spiritual landmark tied to the founding and unity of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Kejetia Market
(20km)
Experience West Africa’s largest traditional market with textiles, spices, crafts, food, and local shopping.
Experience West Africa’s largest traditional market with textiles, spices, crafts, food, and local shopping.
Kumasi Cultural Centre
(20km)
Discover Ashanti crafts, museums, drumming displays, and artisan workshops.
Discover Ashanti crafts, museums, drumming displays, and artisan workshops.
Kumasi Zoo
(21km)
Family-friendly wildlife stop with birds, reptiles, primates, and animal exhibits.
Family-friendly wildlife stop with birds, reptiles, primates, and animal exhibits.
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