Description
Each cushion cover is handcrafted in Ghana, featuring a hand-embroidered or printed Adinkra symbol set on vibrant Kente fabric. Adinkra symbols are part of a visual vocabulary developed by the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, each one carrying a proverb, value or piece of ancestral wisdom.
Key features
- Size: 17 × 17 in (approx. 43 × 43 cm)
- Materials: Cotton or blend fabric with Kente trim
- Includes cover and inner cushion
- Removable, machine-washable cover; minimal ironing required
- Handmade in Ghana
Adinkra symbol meanings
- Gye Nyame — “Except for God.” A symbol of the supremacy and omnipotence of God; a reminder of faith and protection.
- Nyansapo — “Wisdom knot.” Represents wisdom, ingenuity, intelligence and patience — “a wise person can untie a knot of wisdom.”
- Mate Masie — “What I hear, I keep.” A symbol of wisdom, knowledge and prudence; the value of attentive listening and discretion.
- Nyame Dua — “Tree of God.” An altar to God; symbol of God’s presence, protection and spirituality in the home.
- Ese ne Tekrema — “The teeth and the tongue.” A symbol of friendship, interdependence and the need for growth together despite differences.
- Bi Nka Bi — “No one should bite the other.” A symbol of peace, harmony and unity — a call against provocation and conflict.
The estimated delivery time is 1 to 3 business days.
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