Collection: The Adinkra + Batik Collection

Adinkra is an Akan word. Akan is the language of the Akan people, of Ghana, who make up almost one of the country. Adinkra literally means "saying good-bye (farewell) to the dead" and traditionally is associated with the passing and mourning of someone. It is also thought that Adrinka symbols originate from modern day Cote d' Ivoire. There are a multitude of adinkra symbols, which typically represent a concept, proverb or saying and also relate history of people, the most popular Adinkra symbol being the Gye Nyame.

Our Batik Bone Jewelry is primarily from Kenya, which is located in the Nile Valley, East Africa, the cradle of civilization. Earliest records show that the people made and wore jewelry from things they found in nature, including bones, to create adornment. Kenyan Batik Bone Beads  heavily influenced by animals and the natural environment.  Ghanaian Batik Bone Beads tend to be far more elaborate, often featuring Adinkra symbols.