African-inspired womenswear
Tradition,
reimagined.
Statement pieces where every garment carries an Adinkra symbol and the story behind it.
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Kenteva
Born out of a love for colour and the beauty of simply being a woman. Because what you wear should never whisper. It should speak volumes.
The collection
Essence
Statement occasionwear. Each piece is built around a single symbol, printed in colourways designed in-house.
In detail
Look closer. The symbol is in the cloth.
Every Kenteva print is drawn in-house, with its Adinkra symbol worked into the pattern itself. Up close, the garment reads like a page of a story.
The symbols
The language of the prints
Adinkra is the visual language of the Akan people of Ghana. Each symbol holds a proverb or value, and each one anchors a pillar of the house.
Gye Nyame
Every woman has a purpose. What she wears should help her fulfil it.
The Kenteva mark
The woman who evolves: always growing, never leaving herself behind.
Sankofa
Go back for what matters, and carry it forward with pride.
Bese Saka
A symbol of plenty and togetherness: a life that is full, and shared.
The collection
Fine Girl
Elevated essentials, shown as pairs. Collect the set, or each piece on its own.
Our story
A British Ghanaian womenswear label.
Kenteva was created to honour the many expressions of femininity. Blending vibrant tradition with modern sophistication, our designs let you dress with intention, confidence and joy, and every piece is made to stand the test of time.
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