Ghana's Soul on Cloth: A Journey into the World of Asafo Flags
Ghana, a nation pulsating with culture, boasts a unique artistic expression: Asafo flags. These aren't mere decorations; they're vibrant narrative...
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“After struggling to find African inspired home decor that wasn’t repetitive and which I would love to have with pride in my own home, I started Amechi, with a mission to explore the different indigenous cultures from my mixed heritage and from around the continent, rooted in rich traditions - and interpret them in beautiful designs that would grace the most elegant of contemporary homes” Amechi Mandi
The Asafo collection celebrates the artistry and cultural significance of Asafo flag culture, a tradition of the Fante people of Ghana. Captivated by their vibrant imagery and rich history, we created a series of throw blankets with playfulness as our main motif, to evoke the same curiosity that the flags inspire in us. Each blanket unfolds an imagined story, woven with humour and designed to spark curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the rich iconography of Fante Asafo flags. The collection bridges the past and present, bringing the distinctive charm of Asafo art into the modern home. Versatile and easy to care for, these throws are perfect for cosying up, decorating, or even adding flair to a picnic or wall.
While planning for the launch installation of our Asafo collection, we had the idea of exhibiting them as wall hangings which then led to the idea of attaching finials to the rods. Namely finials inspired by linguist staff used by interpreters to Fante kings. We’ve always been in love with these finials and thought what better way to showcase them alongside the blankets. Much to our delight, the finials were quite an attraction! Many visitors loved the display and enquired about the availability of the finials . We're thrilled to announce that, by popular demand, the finials are now part of the Asafo collection!
Each finial is meticulously handcrafted in Ghana by skilled local artisans, ensuring authenticity and a touch of cultural heritage in every piece.
at Amechi we share our great love for indigenous African traditions and cultures. We explore the communication expressions found in textiles, objects and oral traditions which we then reimagine for the modern contemporary space.Our design inspiration travels the continent, discovering the varied and amazing cultures with a mission to come up with new and fresh ideas in African inspired home decor. Beautiful, fun and exciting products we know you will love.
With the launch of our Asafo collection, we are delighted to announce a limited edition collection of handmade Asafo Flags. Featuring wall hangings and cushions, crafted in Ghana by traditional artisans in collaboration with Kwamena Boison, co-founder and head of design of The Revival; a community-led organisation creating awareness, art and jobs with global textile waste coming to Ghana.
Kwamena comes from a long lineage of flag makers and working with artisans who are of families known for flag making to create his contemporary pieces forms an important part of his work as he aims to preserve this treasured legacy amidst changing times through advocacy and storytelling.
Our collection embodies this mission. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted, with proceeds directly supporting the artisans, many of whom are farmers, carpenters, masons, just to name a few, thereby empowering the community that sustains this craft.
Ghana, a nation pulsating with culture, boasts a unique artistic expression: Asafo flags. These aren't mere decorations; they're vibrant narrative...
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