In addition, Adinkra symbols are being duplicated on cotton and waxed cotton fabric using methods other than the traditional hand-stamping. Such inauthentic "Adinkra Cloths" are washable and much less expensive than the authentic Adinkra fabrics.
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| Modern Uses of Adinkra Cloth |
| Today, Adinkra Cloth is still used for sacred functions (such as funerals) as it was used traditionally. However, in addition to its sacred usage, Adinkra cloth is increasingly being used in Ghana and in the African Diaspora for such functions as weddings, naming ceremonies and other birth rites, initiation rites, and a variety of festive occasions. In addition, Adinkra symbols are being duplicated on cotton and waxed cotton fabric using methods other than the traditional hand-stamping. Such inauthentic "Adinkra Cloths" are washable and much less expensive than the authentic Adinkra fabrics. |
| AdinkraOnline.com: Modern Uses of Adinkra Symbols |
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