Handmade unisex stretch bead bracelet designed with 6mm natural Green Agate, Red Turquoise and Black Glass in the Red, Black and Green colors representing the African Diaspora flag colors to feature a gorgeous 18K gold plated brass Gye Nyame pendant (measuring 3/4") and accented with gold plated beads. Read below for the cultural and political significance of these colors and the spiritual significance of the Adinkra symbol. The bracelet is also available without the Asante charm.
All handmade custom made-to-order unisex sizes available - including Infant, Child and Adult up to XXL+
UNISEX WRIST SIZING (see chart) ~ Every piece is made to order so it's important that you measure your wrist accurately. To ensure a perfect fit, please see the measuring chart in the product photos for easy instructions on how to correctly size your wrist and order accordingly. Thank you!
BABY SIZING ~ Infant and child bracelets are made in various sizes as well. Please see the chart in the photos for instructions on how to measure the baby's wrist accurately. If purchasing as a gift for an infant, simply use the baby's age as your guide and order accordingly using the drop down menu.
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ADINKRA ~ originally created by the Bono people of Gyaman, an Akan people who settled in the area of West Africa that is now called Ghana and Ivory Coast. The Asante peoples of Ghana used adinkra symbols to express the connection between the verbal and the visual in Akan culture and to represent concepts or aphorisms. Adinkra are used extensively in fabrics, logos and pottery. They are incorporated into walls and other architectural features. Historically, adinkra was reserved for Asante kings.GYE NYAME ~ arguably the most beautiful and ubiquitous of the Adinkra sacred symbols, its meaning, “except God", expresses the omnipotence and supremacy of God in everything. This meaning draws from an African proverb about the mystery of creation – that there is no life that existed at its beginning and none will witness its end, except God. With the supreme and omniscient God, nothing is impossible.
RED/BLACK/GREEN ~ The Pan-African flag is also known as the Afro-American flag, Black Liberation flag, UNIA flag, Marcus Garvey, Universal African, and Black Nationalist flag among other names. The flag consists of three equal horizontal bands of Red, Black and Green. It was first officially adopted by the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League in 1920. The UNIA-ACL, was founded by Jamaican Marcus Garvey. It later became popular as an emblem of Black pride during the Black Liberation movement of the 1960s. The profound significance of the colors have symbolized a host of deeply felt associations. Most recently, according to the UNIA, the three colors of the flag represent: RED: the blood that unites all people of Black African ancestry, and shed for liberation; BLACK: black people whose existence as a nation, though not a nation-state, is affirmed by the existence of the flag; and GREEN: the abundant natural wealth of Africa. The meaningful and representative uses of these three colors are interchangeable with Black Power, Freedom, Justice and Liberation and are used in flags and other emblems of various nations and territories in Africa and the Americas to represent Pan-Africanist ideology. Variations of the flag can and have been used in various countries and territories in the Americas to represent Garveyist ideologies. Despite not being Pan-African in its original conception, it has influenced the flags of many Pan-African organizations and policies. African Union countries who have derived their nation’s flags from these colors include: Biafra, Kenya, South Sudan, Malawi, Angola, St.Kitts and Nevis, and Libya.
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♡ All jewelry comes with a white burlap jewelry gift pouch and is shipped using Earth-friendly, recycled, environmentally-conscious packing materials.
♡ All bracelets come with instruction tips on how to best care for your stretch bead bracelet.
HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY ~ Bracelets are constructed one at a time and therefore no two will be exactly alike. Due to variations in both materials and sourced supplies, slight imperfections are to be expected. Natural beads and stones often contain flaws, blemishes, variations and inclusions. I always do my best to accurately reproduce the designs portrayed in my shop. Please note also that photography presents differently on varying devices.
♡ CARE INSTRUCTIONS ♡
Your stretch bracelet is handcrafted to be strong and lasting, but elastic, stones, beads and metal plating are not eternal. Natural wear and tear will also affect your jewelry. By following these simple tips, however, you can maintain your jewelry’s beauty for as long as possible:
> DO NOT GET YOUR BRACELET WET ~ Keep your jewelry away from moisture. It is best to remove your bracelet before washing your hands, showering, exercising and swimming since contact with moisture can break down the elastic, ruin finishes and tarnish metals and charms.
> AVOID CONTACT WITH CHEMICALS ~ Perfume, soap, moisturizer, lotion, hand sanitizer or other chemicals can weaken the elastic, harm natural crystals and result in the discoloration and peeling of beads and gemstones.
> AVOID HEAT EXPOSURE ~ Leaving your bracelet in sunlight or exposed to heat for an extended period of time may lead to elastic erosion and can cause beads and metal to discolor. Remove your bracelet while exercising.
> ROLL IT ON AND OFF ~ Do not over-stretch your bracelet! It has been made with pre-stretched elastic. Over-stretching it beyond its capacity will cause it to break. To keep from overly stretching it to put it on and off, slide your fingers into the bracelet first, then gently roll the beads over your knuckles and then onto your wrist. Do the same when taking your bracelet off.
> STORE SAFELY ~ Always store your jewelry safely in a soft pouch or secured in a box or drawer. Never wear your jewelry to bed and remove when sleeping.
The jewelry for sale in my shop is handcrafted with small components and is therefore unintended for children. LotusByLina assumes no liability for injury, medical issues, or death resulting from irresponsible product use.
NEED HELP? ~ Please feel free to leave any comment in the notes at checkout to let me know if you have any questions!
Love & Peace ~ Lina