The Crafts of Ashanti

The crafts villages surrounding Kumasi include:

Adanwomase – 25km NE of Kumasi off the Mampong Road – Kente Weaving

Bonwire - 18km NE of Kumasi – Kente weaving

Pankronu – 3km N of Kumasi – pottery

Ahwiaa – 6km N of Kumasi – woodcarvings

Ntonso – 18km N of Kumasi - Adinkra clothe making

Asuofia/Asamang – Barakese Road – bead making

Ampabame Krofrom – 10km from Ahodwo – brass smiths
Goldsmiths and Silversmiths can be seen in Kumasi.