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Adinkra stamped cloth

Africa tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Adinkra are symbols from the Akan people of Ghana that represent concepts or aphorisms. Adinkra are used extensively in fabrics, logos and pottery. They are incorporated into walls and other architectural features. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Adinkra cloth
Adinkra cloth
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Adinkra Rattray
Adinkra Rattray
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Adinkra 1825
Adinkra 1825
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Adinkra stamped cloth
Adinkra stamped cloth
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Adinkra Characters
Adinkra Characters
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Where to buy

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