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Akwaaba beloved family on the continent and in the diaspora:
Akwaaba
It is my distinct pleasure to share Royal Swagh with you! I call this line, look and lifestyle “Royal Swagh”, because it goes beyond a “swag!” Each one has that sweet “GH” spirit woven into it! GH is your home sweet home of return - GHANA - the shining black star of Africa! I am pleased to joyfully inform you that my favorite kente is over 100 years old, passed down from my grandmother to my mom and down to me. I still wear it and one day soon, I will pass it down to my beloved daughter, Funmi Serwa. I invite you to go down in history as the family ancestor who started a Royal Swagh Heirloom Collection via a
Princess Ocansey with the President of Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio. Princess Ocansey in Royal Swagh hand woven beaded kente shawl with kente skirt
personal invitation from me. When the less expensive printed kente was introduced into the market, the Royal Kente industry suffered a major setback and many master weavers became jobless. This collection was started to put our weavers back to work making these beautiful fabrics over 28 years ago. We worked hard in Hollywood to “give kente a voice” in the diaspora fashion arena in order to create jobs for our master weavers to preserve this important aspect of our culture. Kente is just precious! It speaks of our African heritage with such grace, color and elegance! At the USA State Department in Washington DC with President of Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide-AAFWS - Dr. Joanna A. Owen (right) and Sheila Switzer (left) - Founder of AAFSW Foreign Born spouse group. Princess Ocansey in Royal Swagh hand woven kente Shawl with hand placed decorative stones.
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Princess Ocansey with H.E. President Perry Christie, then President of the Bahamas in family heirloom kente, which is over 100 years old.
Princess Ocansey with Hon. Bright Wireko-Brobby, Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Relations - Ghana. Princess Ocansey in Royal Swagh kente headwrap.
Return of the Royals: Diaspora Royal Kubi Ocansey Family Coronation night with US Billionaire Businessman Mogul- H.E. Dr. Michael Roberts Snr. a.k.a. Nene Akrofi Kubi Ocansey and Nene Kabutey Kubi Ocansey- a.k.a. Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant of New Birth Cathedral, Atlanta, GA- in front row in royal kente.
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But my very special invitation goes to all African Diasporans not to miss this special collection. These pieces can make it to any high level event globally and will make you look like an outstanding Queen, wherever you wear it! I promise you on that! For me, the most exciting part of this collection is that you can just acquire two yards and wrap with no sewing required! Yes, its all about wrapping and thrilling! You can mix and match and make multiple outfits out of a few pieces strategically put together!
• ASHANTI KINGDOM COLLECTION in its highest design form, woven by master weavers and very valuable. Heirloom status, with old and new complex designs. • SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL HANDWOVEN KENTE with simple but gorgeous designs as well as gold threaded solid color kente. • EMBROIDERY KENTE and adinkra fabrics for a unique elegant look. • KENTE STOLES - handwoven to add just a touch to any western dress or outfit
We have monthly Virtual Royal Swagh Classes the 15th of each month.
Enjoy, and make a royal return to our beautiful African culture! Even in your corporate world, intentionally try to add a touch of kente at least, every Friday! Choose the day of the week to make a kente statement! We also have a video to teach you how to tie simple headwraps that will transform your look in minutes! Come on a journey with me into my private wardrobe. Lets enjoy this journey of pure elegance together! Yours with love, Princess Ocansey
I have put together for you four levels of kente choices:
Princess Ocansey speaking in Denver with red Royal Swagh Kente Shawl - 7 pieces of strips hand sewn together
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Princess Ocansey with H.E. Ambassador Dr. Erieka Bennett Princess Ocansey in Royal Swagh Kente Shawl with stones
Princess Ocansey with H.E. Joyce Banda (Former President of Malawi) Princess Ocansey in Royal Swagh kente shawls.
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Royal Hand Woven Kente - ASHANTI KINGDOM COLLECTION
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Headwrap: $150 Kente Bodywrap: $500 Shawl: $150 Beads with bracelet set: $250
This line of Kente was started in 1992, when the late US mega star, the late Isaac Hayes returned to Ghana and was made a King for Development in Ada, Ghana - as Nene Katey Ocansey I. In October 1993, the Ashanti Kingdom Collection was launched in Detroit in the first Afrocentric boutique to be opened in major department store - Dayton Hudson’s and Marshall Fields in Detroit Michigan, with its mascot, the black Kente clad Kwesi Bear bearing a message of love and unity. Princess Ocansey travelled from New York to Kumasi in 1992, to meet with the late HM Nana Opoku Ware - King of the Ashanti Kingdom, to secure his permission and blessing before starting the Ashanti Kingdom Collection. The King received her and her delegation joyfully. HRH was received as a beloved granddaughter of Manhyia Palace of the Ashanti Kingdom, as the Ocansey Royal Family
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originated from the Ashanti Kingdom and resettled in the southern part of Ghana, in present day Ada. In December1994, the Ashanti Kingdom Collection was invited to Destination: Africa on QVC-TV, USA. QVC-TV was then the world’s largest TV shopping channel with over 70 million viewers. This first appearance of Princess Ocansey presenting the Ashanti Kingdom Collection was so incredibly successful that QVC requested to work closely with HRH for another two years! Kwesibear, the Royal Protocol Officer of the Ashanti Kingdom Collection was an instant hit that became the most successful on QVC. Princess Ocansey says: “ I received Kwesibear by revelation from God!” During this time, the Princess
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brought the QVC crew to Ghana for photo shoots on the making of her products with her master weavers, craftsmen as well as her private seamstresses. This brought great publicity for Ghana in Tourism and as a production destination which led to JC Penny and Pier One stores following suit to come to buy products from Ghana. It also opened doors for mega tourism to Ghana. The Princess grew millions of followers when she added the Kwanzaa show, with Kwazaa inspired products for the African American families, including black Angels and tree toppers, further boosting Ghana Tourism. When Time magazine wanted a special Kente for their “African American Voices of Triumph” books line, they turned to Princess Ocansey and her partners.
With the birth of her beloved daughter, Funmi, she enjoyed motherhood so much, she decided to retire to bring up her daughter. “Motherhood is God’s greatest gift to me, one I will forever cherish!” says Princess Ocansey. Now that her daughter is all grown up, and is a Software Engineer, we are blessed to have her back sharing the elegance of the beautiful African culture through the eyes of our beloved Princess. The Ashanti Kingdom Collection line is back with a new Royal SWAGH! Get on board now!
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Head wrap: $100 Shawl: $150 Kente body wrap: $150 Necklace: $200 Bracelet: $50 each
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Special gold threaded
“Fathia Fata Nkrumah Royal Kente” with plain royal red and gold.- this Kente design is inspired by the marriage of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. KWAME NKRUMAH to his Egyptian wife, Lady Fathia. The pattern is called “Fathia Fata Nkrumah”meaning “Fathia suits Nkrumah”.
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These are all simply: wrap n thrill Royal SwaGH styles - you can mix and match and wear in various ways.
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Headwrap: $150 Kente body wrap: $150 Beaded Shawl: $1,000 Neck beads with bracelet set: $250
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This is beaded rich intricate Kente work on a n inspired Fathia Fata Nkrumah design.
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The power of purple!
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Headwrap: $150 Kente Bodywrap: $500 Shawl: $150 Beads with bracelet set: $250
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Golden and beautiful! This design is part of a series of the ultimate Kente designs called
“Adwene asa”
literally means “my brains are finished” meaning he used all his brains to weave this design - it is an ultimate design.
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Headwrap: $150 Kente Bodywrap: $500 Shawl: $150 Beads with bracelet set: $250
This beautiful design and most
“Adwene Asa”
variations of Kente designs are woven by master weavers requiring the highest level of Kente weaving skill and are very time consuming. Some could take weeks to weave.
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Another Fathia fata Nkrumah design in gold threaded purple
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Purple and gold is an unstoppable combination!
The Essence of Royalty!
Headwrap: Kente body wrap with rhinestones: Shawl: Necklace and bracelet set:
$150 $1,000 $150 $250
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The is an Adwene Asa design with rhinestones, sheer elegance!
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Headwrap: Kente body wrap with rhinestones: Shawl: Necklace and bracelet set:
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Headwrap: $150 Kente body wrap: $300 Shawl: $300 Bracket necklace set: $250
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Headwrap: $150 Kente body wrap: $300 Shawl: $300 Bracket necklace set: $250
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Royal blue and silver with gold Adwene Asa design - a unique and beautiful design.
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Headwrap: $150 Kente body wrap: $300 Shawl: $300 Bracket necklace set: $250
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Headwrap: Body wrap with flowers: Shawl: Beads and necklace:
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This is under stated pure elegance!
PRODUCT # Bet you did not know you could “do kente” in an all solid color! Yes you can!
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Headwrap: $150 kente body wrap:$150 Shawl: $200 Necklace beads with gold and bracelet: $250
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Headwrap: $150 kente body wrap:$150 Shawl: $200 Necklace beads with gold and bracelet: $250
The lady in red and gold kente! When you want to shock with without the usual red yellow green, this red and gold look is stunning!
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SBK1-SBK6 -$250/set 3 kente: 1 with beaded ends $500 3 kente: 3 with beaded ends $800
Simply
SBK 7,11,13: Solid Color one with beaded ends 2 Strips with beaded end $100 3 stripes with beaded end $150
BEAUTIFUL KENTE LINE These handwoven line are the simpler designs of kente and just beautiful! You may wrap these or sew beautiful dresses for any boardroom or wedding - depending on how you combine the kente from solid color kente to patterned. Choose what works best for you! Make a full suit! Enjoy it! It is more affordable. Our seamstresses are ready to work with you to make you beautiful clothing. Or just choose to wrap n’ thrill!
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Embroidery KENTE
Sold as a set with matching beads, necklace and bracelet in gift box
EK 1-14 - $130
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These are the latest fashion in kente wear. Enjoy the patterns prepacked for you with matching necklaces to make the best gifts this holiday season or for any special occasion! For Prom next year, start thinking of Princes and Princesses in kente themed outfits.
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FOR MEN: Traditional cloth Red and black Black and white Embroidery Kente: 10 yards $250 with beads
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Adinkra 10 yards Men full adinkra Red and black Cloth $200 - with royal shoulder bead Saturday $100
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KENTE
Stoles For our churches, schools, sororities and fraternities be sure to have your signature kente cloth chosen and woven in your custom colors! Kente stoles range from a single strip to 6 strips. When you just want to tie your head or add a touch of African elegance to any other outfit! Enjoy customized church, family or event stole, gives a special cultural touch to unite any group. Churches are asked to consider a monthly African Cultural Sunday! It’s time to connect with the African side in real terms, no matter where we are!
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KS1-10 Customised Strip in special gift box with Certificate of Authenticity signed by Princess Ocansey $100 Customised sold in shopping bag $70
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Hand Beaded
Royal Kente - Ashanti Kingdom Collection Wholesale:
Retail:
1 strip - $50 2 strips - $100 3 strips - $150 Necklace - $50 Necklace with Adinkra symbols - $65
1 strip - $75 2 stripes - $150 3 stripes - $225 Necklace - $75 Necklace with Adinkra symbols - $100
Select strips needed with matching necklace
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CONTACT
054 910 9797 info@nekotechcenter.org for wholesale prices.
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