is very expensive.
To preserve the integrity
of the ink used to stamp
the cloth it is rarely washed.
This is an "imitation"
Adinkra piece made of
washable cotton.
a closer look at
the Adinkra symbols!
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| The ASANTE People of Ghana have had a rich tradition of creating highly valued cloths with hand-printed and hand-embroidered designs. One of the most highly valued of these cloths is the ADINKRA cloth. The charming symbols painted and embroidered into ADINKRA cloth hold a wealth of wisdom and elegantly embody the intricacies of ASANTE culture. | |
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Authentic adinkra cloth is very expensive. To preserve the integrity of the ink used to stamp the cloth it is rarely washed. This is an "imitation" Adinkra piece made of washable cotton. |
| Click on the cloth for a closer look at the Adinkra symbols! |
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