Sankofa Bird Authentic Handwoven Black Kente Cloth Graduation Stole

Kente Cloth must be handwoven in Ghana to be considered authentic. Kings and Queens in Ghana wear this beautiful work of art for special occasions and celebrations. It took a lot of hard work and determination to get to where you are now, and this genuine Kente Cloth Graduation Stole honors your achievement and helps you tell your story. This Kente Cloth will make your photos pop. You will stand out from the crowd at graduation and impress many when you walk across the stage wearing this vibrant kente cloth sash. The symbol on this stole is the "Sankofa Bird" which depicts a bird looking backwards while flying forward. The Sankofa Bird on this stole sits on the Golden Throne, which represents Royalty. Sankofa is a Ghanaian word which means "it is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten.” The word is a combination of the words: san (return), ko (go), fa (seek and take). “Sankofa” teaches us to go back to our roots in order to move forward. REAL HAND-WOVEN KENTE CLOTH – This Sankofa Edition Kente Stole is hand-woven in Ghana, West Africa by skilled artisans with strict attention to detail – even the embroidery is carefully hand-stitched; Our Kente Cloth is made in the tradition of the Kente Cloths worn by Kings and Queens in Ghana and is the perfect graduation gift and keepsake. VIBRANT COLORS – Our Graduation Stole is made with vibrant colored yarn. This Kente Cloth will make your photos pop. PERFECTLY SIZED – This graduation stole measures approximately 4.5 inches wide by 72 inches long and is the ideal size for most graduates AUTHENTIC – Includes a Certificate of Authenticity so you know you are wearing genuine Kente Cloth and a Sankofa Edition by Advansync logo sticker