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Kintinkantan Brass Necklace (Pre-Order)

€34,65

SUSTAINABLE CRAFT

Adinkra: Kintinkantan
Translates as: Puffed up extravagance
Symbolism: The "Kintinkantan" Adinkra symbol embodies the concept of excessive pride, flamboyance, or showiness. It serves as a visual reminder to avoid arrogance and ostentation in one's actions and demeanor.

Adinkra symbols are thought-provoking aesthetic elements originating from the Akan culture in Ghana; they mainly represent objects that hold emotive ideas about life, ancient wisdom, and the environment. A variety of Adinkra symbols have multiple meanings and are frequently associated with local proverbs.

Material: Brass, Cotton
Features: One Size, Adjustable Cotton
Care: To re-shine brass, rub against lime or lemon / Use the chemical 'Brasso' in a small cloth to polish

Wash at 30° / hand wash, iron on low heat.

Origin & history: Fugu (also called batakari for the sewn smock garment) refers to strip-woven cloth from Northern Ghana (notably among Dagomba, Mamprusi, Gonja, and other groups). Traditions recount influence from the Mossi/Moshie of Ouagadougou. Historically, smocks carried social and protective associations and, in some accounts, were worn in warfare or ritual contexts.

Technique & look: plain/warp-faced strip weaving on double-heddle narrow looms; sturdy cotton (sometimes with indigo) produces hard-wearing strips that are stitched and later tailored into the iconic smock silhouette. Patterns range from minimalist stripe layouts to richly banded indigo/undyed schemes. 

How we source: we source fugu from the Upper West Region of Ghana and have worked with the same trusted weaver since 2018, ensuring continuity and quality.

All our fabrics are treated to resist dye and stay true to their colours for years. 

Threaded Tribes is plastic free and committed to a full re-use of scraps.

This outfit was hand crafted in our Accra workshop using local fabrics with careful water usage and waste management.

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