Adinkra Symbols Ashanti Cloth African Art Ghana Fabric Hand Stamped West Africa
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Favourites Store Links Store Home Auctions New Arrivals Ending Soon Feedback About Us Store Home Auctions New Arrivals Ending Soon Feedback About Us 100% AUTHENTIC ITEMS WE SHIP WORLDWIDECategoriesAfrican jewelry (178) African Kente Cloths Textiles (199) Adinkra Stamping Blocks (60) Shop Signs Paintings Ghana (15) Trade Beads (358) Movie posters Ghana paintings (291) Tuareg Art and Crafts (178) Ashanti / Akan Goldweights (66) African Wooden Stools (4) Old Brass ...and Stone Bracelets (35)Store NewsletterAdd my Shop to your Favorites and receive my email newsletters about new items and special promotions!Subscribe Secure Payments Safe & Fast Adinkra Symbols Ashanti cloth African art Ghana fabric hand stamped West Africa DESCRIPTIONA very nice old ( 1970s ) and authentic "woman" size Adinkra ( Ashanti , Akan ) cloth. Adinkra cloths are used in Ghana for centuries.
The cloth is hand painted and hand embossed and is embroidered together.
The size of the cloth is 63 3/4" x 42'' ( 162 cm x 106 cm ) and is in very good condition with the exception of 2 small holes, some stains and some wear due to age and usage.
The stamping blocks are carved from Calabash.
The natural dye is made from the bark of the " badie " tree that is heated with iron slag for 3 to 5 days until is thick.
The artist used different stamping blocks ( Adinkra symbols ) to give his design.
A Legend in Ghana says that ADINKRA ( Nana Kofi Adinkra ) was a famous king of GYAMAN ( Now Ivory Coast ) that entered into war with Asantahene BONSU-PANYIN ( Ashanti King ) Adinkra was defeated and captured in a battle.
The tradition had it that Nana Adinkra wore patterned cloth, which was interpreted as a way of expressing his sorrow on being taken to Kumasi the capital of Asante. Dear Customers, please note that due to the pandemic there may be delays with the deliveries.
Shipping Returns Payment About Us We ship by registered insured "AIR MAIL" anywhere in the world. We combine shipping on multiple purchases ! please contact us for a quote. Delivery time for Europe is 5-10 working days. Delivery time for USA and the rest of the World is 10-20 working days. If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase please notify as within 14 days of receiving the parcel. We will provide you with return shipping instructions and will refund you the cost of the items as soon as we receive the return parcel. Please note : BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING CHARGES.We Accept Paypal Payments !We are exporters and retailers of African Art with offices located in Europe ( Greece ) where we stock and ship all our items and West Africa ( Ghana ) where we do all our purchases. We are selling on ebay since 2003. QUICK LINKSNew Arrivals Ending Soon Feedback About Us NewsletterSign up to our newsletter for special dealsSUBMIT We Accept Tani Logics UK Copyright © 2018. All rights reserved.
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Favourites Store Links Store Home Auctions New Arrivals Ending Soon Feedback About Us Store Home Auctions New Arrivals Ending Soon Feedback About Us 100% AUTHENTIC ITEMS WE SHIP WORLDWIDECategoriesAfrican jewelry (178) African Kente Cloths Textiles (199) Adinkra Stamping Blocks (60) Shop Signs Paintings Ghana (15) Trade Beads (358) Movie posters Ghana paintings (291) Tuareg Art and Crafts (178) Ashanti / Akan Goldweights (66) African Wooden Stools (4) Old Brass ...and Stone Bracelets (35)Store NewsletterAdd my Shop to your Favorites and receive my email newsletters about new items and special promotions!Subscribe Secure Payments Safe & Fast Adinkra Symbols Ashanti cloth African art Ghana fabric hand stamped West Africa DESCRIPTIONA very nice old ( 1970s ) and authentic "woman" size Adinkra ( Ashanti , Akan ) cloth. Adinkra cloths are used in Ghana for centuries.
The cloth is hand painted and hand embossed and is embroidered together.
The size of the cloth is 63 3/4" x 42'' ( 162 cm x 106 cm ) and is in very good condition with the exception of 2 small holes, some stains and some wear due to age and usage.
The stamping blocks are carved from Calabash.
The natural dye is made from the bark of the " badie " tree that is heated with iron slag for 3 to 5 days until is thick.
The artist used different stamping blocks ( Adinkra symbols ) to give his design.
A Legend in Ghana says that ADINKRA ( Nana Kofi Adinkra ) was a famous king of GYAMAN ( Now Ivory Coast ) that entered into war with Asantahene BONSU-PANYIN ( Ashanti King ) Adinkra was defeated and captured in a battle.
The tradition had it that Nana Adinkra wore patterned cloth, which was interpreted as a way of expressing his sorrow on being taken to Kumasi the capital of Asante. Dear Customers, please note that due to the pandemic there may be delays with the deliveries.
Shipping Returns Payment About Us We ship by registered insured "AIR MAIL" anywhere in the world. We combine shipping on multiple purchases ! please contact us for a quote. Delivery time for Europe is 5-10 working days. Delivery time for USA and the rest of the World is 10-20 working days. If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase please notify as within 14 days of receiving the parcel. We will provide you with return shipping instructions and will refund you the cost of the items as soon as we receive the return parcel. Please note : BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING CHARGES.We Accept Paypal Payments !We are exporters and retailers of African Art with offices located in Europe ( Greece ) where we stock and ship all our items and West Africa ( Ghana ) where we do all our purchases. We are selling on ebay since 2003. QUICK LINKSNew Arrivals Ending Soon Feedback About Us NewsletterSign up to our newsletter for special dealsSUBMIT We Accept Tani Logics UK Copyright © 2018. All rights reserved.
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