Authentic Sesa Woruban Adinkra Stamping Block - Life Transformation

Authentic Ghana Adinkra Stamping Block - SESA WORUBAN (I Change My Life)

Discover the powerful Adinkra Symbol “Sesa Woruban”, meaning “I Change My Life” or “Life Transformation.” This beautiful Adinkra stamping block from TribalGH is ideal for creating meaningful designs on cloth, expressing the profound journey of change and renewal. Perfect for artisans, crafters, or decorating your home with cultural depth.

• Size (including handle): 3 7/8″ / 100 mm
• Stamp diameter (motive): 3 1/8″ / 79 mm

The “Sesa Woruban” symbol represents life transformation. In Akan thought, it reflects empowerment, renewal, and continuous improvement throughout one’s journey. It is often used when someone undergoes a personal shift or marks a new beginning.

Examples & Proverbs

While there is no direct proverb tied to “Sesa Woruban,” Akan culture frequently honours transformation with expressions such as “Ɔba a onim ne ho yɛ nea ɔrebɛyɛ” (The one who knows himself becomes what he will be). Choosing this symbol signals embracing change and growth.

How Your Stamp Is Made

This Adinkra stamp is carved from a dried Calabash gourd. A wooden or cane peg serves as the handle, inserted securely and wrapped in cloth for comfort and grip. The artisans of Ntonso in Ghana carefully carve the symbol’s intricate design on the flat surface of the gourd.

The traditional dye (Badie) is prepared by boiling the bark of the badie tree with iron slag for 3–5 days until thickened. Once ready, the stamp is dipped into it and pressed onto cotton cloth to create striking, long-lasting imprints used for weaving the famous Adinkra cloths.

History & Significance of Adinkra

Adinkra symbols originated among the Akan people of the Gyaman and Asante kingdoms. Legend credits Nana Kofi Adinkra, a Gyaman king defeated by Asantahene Bonsu-Panyin, with the inspiration for patterned cloth worn in sorrow during his captivity in Kumasi. Thus, Adinkra cloth became associated with deep meaning and expression. Today, these symbols are embraced throughout Ghana and beyond as powerful cultural icons.

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