African Batik Adinkra Symbols

These symbols are included on certain products in our Woven World Expressions line. Hand Batiked natural cotton fabric by traditional artisans in the country of Ghana. We use only their traditional Adinkra symbols. Each of these symbols carries its own meaning which is described on an attractive sticker on the back of the book.

	Adinkrahene - (Chief of the Adinkra symbols) Greatness charisma & Leadership
	Akokonan - (leg of a hen) Mercy & Nurturing
	Akoma Ntoso - Understanding & Agreement
	Aya - (fern) Defiance & Endurance
	Binnkabi - (no one should bite each other) Peace and Harmony
	Denkyem - (crocodile - lives in water but breathes air) Adaptability
	Dwennimmen - (Ram’s horn) Humility & Strength
	Fihankra - (Compound house) Security & Safety
	Gyawu Atik - (like back of Bantama Chief’s head) Valour
	Gye Nyame - (I fear no one except God) the Supremacy of God
	Mmusuyidee - (agent which removes curses or ill luck) Good fortune & Sanctity
	Nkyinkyim - (twistings) Initiative, Dynamism & Versatility
	Nsoromma - (star) Guardianship
	Sankofa - (go back and take) positive reversion & revival