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The Adinkra dictionary: A visual primer on the language of Adinkra

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This is an excellant resource book for graphic artists, designers, textile designers, illustrators, - anyone in the arts field. But the extra kick with this book is that it gives you
information on the background and history of the Adinkra symbology and even shows you how to make stamps so you can make and design your own fabric!

Contrary to the review of Oct. 16th, 2001, Adinkra is NOT a language of a secret society known by only a "select few." If it were, this dictionary should never have been published. I find this book to be a terrific resource (with a few minor errors that have been corrected by an addendum), full of meaning for everybody. I have owned a copy for a few years and highly recommend it.

This book arrived in great condition. It is going to be a graduation gift, so I'm very happy for the excellent condition. I own a copy of the book. It's a well-written reference for one of the most poetic and insightful elements of Ghanaian society. Volumes of wisdom can be learned from this one book!

Very well put together. Easily understood content. A must have for those interested in West African culture.

This is a superlative book on Adinkra taxtile design. The techniques and the history of Adinkra are explained in detail, ans a general history of the Ashanti and Ghana is also provided. The symbolism and historical derivation of many Adinkra symbols are explained. This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in this textile art, from textile designers and creative artists, to individuals who are exploring their Ashanti roots, to persons who have an interest in the culture that developed this spiritual art form. My only wish is that it could have been longer and included a greater number of the more than 200 Adinkra symbols; however, the basic ones are covered in detail.

This is a wonderful book for anyone who is into design. I use the design aspects in clothing embellishment and in art quilts. The book is simple but contains lots of information. I would recommend it to anyone in the design field.

Many people don't know that the Western Africans had many secret scripts that are still used today in secret organizations. This is only one form of the script that is around Western Africa that only a select few have knowleadge of. I recommend if you happnen to run across this book to read it and study it,and it will guide you to the real heart and soul of Western Africa. I have learned so much from my reserch about Africa and it;s true culture that europeans have tired to hide.