Adinkra Carpet by Malene B

“Adinkra / Hand stamped Adinkra cloth from Ghana is the inspiration for this classic graphic design. The symbols mean greatness and humility.” www.maleneb.com


**I was lost for words when I stumbled across Malene B’s luxuriously on-trend carpets [as I’m also working on something similar]. I love her Adinkra Carpet [I can’t quiet believe she has hers out already –heheehe] and wanted to share it with you. Malene B’s an incredibly talented woman and can be commissioned to create the carpet-of-your-dreams at: http://www.maleneb.com/

Adinkra Reigns

Cloth wrapper (adinkra) belonging to King Prempeh I. Asante peoples, Ghana,

ca. 1896.

Imported cotton cloth, black pigment.

210.8 x 302.3 cm.

Museum purchase. National Museum of African Art,

Photograph by Franko Khoury

[Credit: http://www.nmafa.si.edu/exhibits/inscribing/adinkra.html]

Home: Beautiful Glasses with Adinkra design….

“The Stemware collection is decorated with African symbols. The symbols, also called Adinkra, originated in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa. They represent concepts and were used to communicate evocative messages.

The collection is composed of 3 styles of stemware as shown on the photo. Each of the 3 styles of stemware is available in 12 inspirational motifs. It features hand blown stemware and sand carved design. ......Glasses are signed and come with an artist card and design interpretation. The glassware is food safe." www.creatingquietspaces.com

***These beautiful glasses are part of a collection called ‘Spirit of the Warrior King Stemware’ by glass artist - Patricia C. O'Neill. They are beautiful [and will be the talk of any dinner party]. For more info on Patricia C. O'Neill, her collections -or to purchase the above glasses please visit: http://creatingquietspaces.com/artisan/onell_glass_art/stemware.html

Home: Adinkra Ceramic Vases

"Meaningful functional art from Ghana .....These beautiful handcrafted ceramic vases incorporate the West African symbol system known as Adinkra. Used to decorate ceremonial cloth, Adinkra symbols have become a popular icon of West African style around the globe." www.swahili-imports.com

I am loving these Adinkra Ceramic Vases from, 'Swahili-Imports' -they are perfect for any setting and would look good with uber sleek Bamboo sticks. Each triangular vase includes the following symbols: DEKYEM, a symbol of adaptability, NKYINKYIM, a symbol of initiative, dynamism and versatility and KWATAKYE ATIKO, a symbol of bravery and valor. Available in three sizes, -they work perfectly [displayed] alone or in a grouping. Price starts from $45.00 www.swahili-imports.com

Beauty: Hair Masque -inspired by Ghana

“Our Logo -The Sankofa Bird represents the philosophy that you must look back to the past to understand how to look forward to the future. Africa is the cradle of humankind, and the traditional homeland for many African Americans. The Sankofa Bird inspires us to learn about those rituals so we can better understand what we want our future to be.” Ms Almond Summers (the founder of Africa's Garden)

The 'Adinkra Rhassoul and Organic Cocoa Hair Masque Bar' (above) is a gorgeous, vitamin rich (the bar contains Pro B Vitamins, Vitamin E) treatment made from - African Butter, African Oils and Botanical extracts and will feed your starving follicles. Each bar is handmade to order (to ensure freshness) -and use the highest quality ingredients -to create the perfect formulations for your beautiful tresses. Infused with coconut oil, African Rhassoul Powder, Rosemary Extract, Silk Milk Proteins and Organic Cocoa Butter Organic Chocolate -it will keep your crowning glory smelling sweet between washes. This fabulous mask contains no -iron or potassium and there is no artificial preservatives, no parabens -or any artificial ingredients -yippee ($12.75) and can be ordered from
http://www.africasgarden.com/