“Akokobaatan” – Mother Hen Symbolic of motherliness, parental care, discipline and tenderness. From the proverb “when the hen steps on the feet of her chicks, she doesn’t mean to kill them”. (Little box of squares forming a diamond shape)
Ā “Kyemfere” Zigzag pattern. Symbol of knowledge, experience, service, time…
Kente Cloth Patterns and Their Meanings Symbol of exploitation or being overburdened with work. From the proverb – ” I cannot even carry the python, yet you are asking me to use the puff adder’s head as the carrying pad.” Ā Photo of bride in Kente and red beaded dress by PK Hazel.
Ā Kente is an interwoven cloth, usually silk or cotton, originally native to the Akan people of Ghana. It is now worn by most Ghanaians and other Africans. Kente is known for its exceptional colours and patterns, which actually have proverbial or distinct meanings. Here are the popular colours of the Kente material and what…
The reed dance festivalā known as Umkhosi Womhlangaā is hosted by the Zulu royal familyā in partnership with the KZN Department of Arts and Culture, South Africa. It is aimed at teaching young women about the dangers of social ills.
And yes, she looks cool!
Coral beads are actually the red exoskeleton of the Precious Coral or Red Coral Species called Corallium Rubrum. The Corallium Rubrum a.k.a Red Coral lives mainly in the Mediterranean sea, but may also be found in the Sea of Japan, Canary Isles and Bay of Biscay. The Red Coral contains calcium carbonate, magnesium and organic…
Maasai Shukas are for sale in Kenya Ā Maasai Shukas (piece and wholesale) 1.5MetresX2Metres Shuka : Ksh 700 per piece Maasai blanket : Ksh1300 per piece Contact: +27715489605 Ā Kenknit (Kenya) Ken-Knitās wide-ranging product line includes knitwear, blankets, yarns, Masaai shukas, damas fabric, wool, polyester/viscose suiting materials, wool tops, bed sheets and quality garments. Tel:…
