Textiles, more than any other art form in Africa, represent a means of declaring status and/or exercising power. The term Kente has become a generic term used to describe the narrow silk banded cloth of the Asante (Ghana) and Ewe (Togo) peoples in particular. The production, use, and distribution of Kente textiles is one of the most prestigious symbols of leadership at the Asante (Ashanti) court in Kumasi, Ghana. Like the traditional ones, Estelle Yomeda's Kente are notable for their intricate weft inlay patterns covering the entire fabric. These were reserved for gods, kings and queens (Asantehene - king among the Asante) and royal families. The name of the overall pattern is derived from the warp band, but the artist calls it porcupines. This is in keeping with the tradition of naming each kente cloth after animals or rulers, proverbs, or particular historical events.