Declaration of the Kente Registry Standard by the Founder of Kente Registry

Founding declaration of the Kente Registry, establishing the Global Kente Registry Standard as the operational and governance framework for systematic documentation, identification, and preservation of Kente cloth designs and associated cultural knowledge. This document articulates the registry's purpose, cultural stewardship principles, and commitment to supporting scholarly study and long-term preservation of Ghanaian Kente weaving traditions. The declaration recognises Kente cloth as an important part of Ashanti and Ewe cultural heritage and positions the registry as a trusted documentation resource for scholars, researchers, cultural institutions, and the public.