Adinkra Pillows

Ghana Akan Adinkra Symbol Africa Ankara Pattern

African Adinkra symbols. Adinkra symbols were originally created by the Bono people of Gyaman, an Akan people of Ghana. Gyaman King Nana Kwadwo Agyemang Adinkra originally created or designed these symbols and named it after himself 'Adinkra'. The symbols have a decorative function but also represent objects that encapsulate evocative messages that convey traditional wisdom, aspects of life or the environment.

SUNSUM is "the Soul", it represents spirituality, purity, and everlasting!

Adinkra symbols were originally created by the Bono people of Gyaman, an Akan people of Ghana.

Adinkra symbols were originally created by the Bono people of Gyaman, an Akan people of Ghana.

African Adinkra symbols. Adinkra symbols were originally created by the Bono people of Gyaman, an Akan people of Ghana. Gyaman King Nana Kwadwo Agyemang Adinkra originally created or designed these symbols and named it after himself 'Adinkra'. The symbols have a decorative function but also represent objects that encapsulate evocative messages that convey traditional wisdom, aspects of life or the environment.

ONYANKOPON ADOM NTI BIRIBIARA BEYE YIE

OSRAM NE NSOROMMA is the "the Moon and the Star", it represents love, faithfulness and fondness!

NNONNOWA is the"Double Drum", it represents valor and strength!

AKOMA NTOSO are "linked Hearts", a symbol of understanding and agreement!

Adinkra symbols were originally created by the Bono people of Gyaman, an Akan people of Ghana. The symbols have a decorative function but also represent objects that encapsulate evocative messages that convey traditional wisdom, aspects of life or the environment.

A design from DodgertonSkillhause Productions.

Asase Ye Duru- The earth has weight. A symbol of providence and the divinity of Mother Earth.

OWUO ATWEDEE is "the ladder of death", to remind us of our mortality!

NYAME BIRIBI WO SORO means "God is in the heavens", it is a symbol of hope!

AKOMA is "the heart", it represents patience, tolerance, Love and Faithfulness!

African symbol of greatness of the sun.

A design from DodgertonSkillhause Productions.

A design from DodgertonSkillhause Productions.

A design from DodgertonSkillhause Productions.

Modern Boho Ethnic Mudcloth Pattern. Unique one of a kind artwork illustration created by @heartsake

Modern Boho Ethnic Mudcloth Pattern. Unique one of a kind artwork illustration created by @heartsake

Modern Boho Ethnic Mudcloth Pattern. Unique one of a kind artwork illustration created by @heartsake

KRADO is the seal of law and order, it represents the court’s authority!

Modern Boho Ethnic Mudcloth Pattern. Unique one of a kind artwork illustration created by @heartsake

Modern Boho Ethnic Mudcloth Pattern. Unique one of a kind Watercolor artwork illustration created by @heartsake

Afrocentric apparel for African Americans, who are proud of their heritage and identity and who love to celebrate black pride, freedom, juneteenth, black history month, and equality. Or just show the world that black culture is beautiful. The Adinkra Sankofa symbolizes the Akan people’s quest for knowledge among the Akan with the implication that the quest is based on critical examination and intelligent and patient investigation. This is a collection of various adinkra symbols.

KRAMO BONE is a warning against deception and hypocrisy!

Adinkra symbols were originally created by the Bono people of Gyaman, an Akan people of Ghana.

Gye Nyame “except for God Gye Nyame, meaning “except for God,” symbolizes God's omnipotence through the knowledge that people should not fear anything except for God.

The Sankofa represents the importance of learning from the past. Akan goldweights Adinkra symbol Sankofa is important symbol in an African-American and African Diaspora context to represent the need to reflect on the past to build a successful future.

Sankofa is often expressed in the Akan language as "sewo were fi nawosankofa a yenki". Which means it is not an abomination to return and take what you forgot. Sankofa teaches that to record successes and move forward, we have to return to our roots. In other words, Sankofa translates to gathering good lessons learned in our past and using them to achieve future goals.

Aban is the Akan word for “fortress” or “castle.” It is a symbol of strength, seat of power, authority, and magnificence.

The Sankofa represents the importance of learning from the past. Akan goldweights Adinkra symbol Sankofa is important symbol in an African-American and African Diaspora context to represent the need to reflect on the past to build a successful future.

Sankofa is often expressed in the Akan language as "sewo were fi nawosankofa a yenki". Which means it is not an abomination to return and take what you forgot. Sankofa teaches that to record successes and move forward, we have to return to our roots. In other words, Sankofa translates to gathering good lessons learned in our past and using them to achieve future goals.

"Aya" in the Akan language means “fern.” It is a symbol of endurance, independence, defiance against difficulties, hardiness, perseverance, and resourcefulness.