African Pattern Pillows
Description: Celebrate a loving marriage with this colorful Kente-filled "Kete Pa" design. Meaning “good bed,” this Adinkra symbol represents a good marriage and the care that sustains it. From the expression, "Obaa ko aware pa a na yede no to kete pa so," which means, "It is when a woman enters a good marriage that she is put on a good bed"
Description: Express your faith with this striking Kente-filled "Nyame Nti" design. Meaning “By God’s Grace,” this Adinkra symbol celebrates trust in God and divine provision. The proverb associated with this symbol is, "Nyame nti, menwe wura," meaning, "Because of God (by God's grace), I won't feed on leaves (like an animal)"
Description: Sankofa is often expressed in the Akan language as "sewo were fi nawo sankofa a yenkyi". Which means it is not an abomination to return and take what you forgot. Sankofa teaches that to record successes and move forward, we have to return to our roots. In other words, Sankofa translates to gathering good lessons learned in our past and using them to achieve future goals.
Description: A bold ethnic-inspired pattern featuring geometric tribal motifs, abstract folk ornaments, and symmetrical decorative shapes in warm earthy tones with turquoise accents. Inspired by traditional indigenous art, boho aesthetics, and cultural textile designs. A stylish choice for lovers of tribal art, bohemian design, geometric patterns, and modern ethnic illustrations.
Description: Celebrate the balance of loving care and gentle discipline with this vibrant Kente-filled "Akoko Nan" design. The hen’s foot symbolizes nurturing guidance and protection. From the Akan proverb, "Akoko nan tia ba na enkum ba," which means, "The foot of a hen steps on the child (chick) but it doesn't kill the child (chick)"
Description: Celebrate what you hold dear with this radiant Kente-filled "Obohemaa" design. Meaning “queen of stones”, this diamond-shaped Adinkra symbol represents preciousness and treasure. From the maxim, "Wo de wo sika to aboo a, wowe," which means, "If you use your money to buy (non-precious) stones, you eat them"
Description: Celebrate watchful leadership with this distinctive Kente-filled "Ohene Aniwa" design. Meaning “the king’s eyes,” this Adinkra symbol represents vigilance, intelligence, defense, authority, power, foresight and protection. From the aphorism, "Ohene aniwa twa ne ho hyia" which means, "The kings eyes surround him" that is, "The king sees everything."
Description: Celebrate the balance of loving care and gentle discipline with this vibrant Kente-filled "Akoko Nan" design. The hen’s foot symbolizes nurturing guidance and protection. From the Akan proverb, "Akoko nan tia ba na enkum ba," which means, "The foot of a hen steps on the child (chick) but it doesn't kill the child (chick)"
Description: Honor prosperity and heritage with this colorful Kente-filled "Nserewa" design. Inspired by cowries, this Adinkra symbol represents wealth and affluence. Cowries were traditionally used as money in parts of West Africa before the colonial era. In fact, the anglicized form of the Twi word for 'cowry'--'sedee'--is what was adopted as the name for the national currency when the nation weaned itself off of the Ghanaian pound after independence.
