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KRA PA Adinkra Stamping Block - Symbol of Sanctity & Good Fortune
KRA PA Adinkra Stamping Block - Symbol of Sanctity & Good Fortune
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Adinkra Stamp “KRA PA” - Symbol of Sanctity & Good Fortune
Experience the rich heritage of Ghana with this Adinkra stamping block, featuring the powerful symbol KRA PA a revered sign of sanctity and prosperity. Expertly carved from calabash gourd and fitted with a wooden peg handle wrapped in cloth, this stamp brings tradition to life.
- Height (with handle): 3 5/8″ (≈ 90 mm)
- Motif size: 2 11/16″ × 2 9/16″ (≈ 67 × 65 mm)
Whether used with traditional badie‑tree bark dye or modern printing inks, this stamp offers a smooth rocking motion thanks to its slightly curved base ideal for textile art or Adinkra cloth creation.
The KRA PA symbol invokes blessings and divine favor, often worn or displayed for spiritual and material well‑being. Embrace a centuries‑old Ghanaian legacy in your creative practice.
How It’s Made & Cultural Significance
This Adinkra stamping block is handcrafted from the hollowed bottom of a dried calabash gourd. The handle a wooden or cane peg is securely affixed to the back and wrapped with cloth for a comfortable grip. The stamp surface is gently curved, allowing dye to be applied smoothly in a rocking motion.
Traditionally, artisans use a natural dye made by boiling the bark of the “badie” tree with iron slag over 3–5 days until it thickens into a rich, earthy pigment. This unique dye is essential to the authenticity of traditional Adinkra stamping, though modern inks may also be used.
Adinkra cloths originated with the Ashanti and Gyaman people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. A legend recalls King Nana Kofi Adinkra of Gyaman, who was captured and brought to Kumasi, wearing distinctive patterned cloth a sign of royal sorrow and cultural identity. Those patterns evolved into the symbolic Adinkra motifs used in cloth worn by chiefs, royalty, and priests for funerals and ceremonial occasions. Today, Adinkra cloth is embraced worldwide as a meaningful expression of heritage and artistry.
TribalGH proudly supports the craftsmanship and cultural value of each Adinkra stamping block.
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