Adinkra Printing

What is an adinkra?

• Adinkra is a cotton cloth created and used in Ghana by stamping symbols that represent symbolic meaning.

• A type of quilt.

• An alphabet.

• Cool art designs.

What part of Africa were adrinkras started?

• Zimbabwe

• Ghana

• Botswana

• Zambia

Who was originally allowed to wear garments with adinkra symbols on them?

• Everyone

• Teachers

• Royalty and Spiritual Leaders

• Children

What is boiled down to create the ink for the adinkra stamps?

• Rose petals

• Gourds

• Mud

• Badie tree bark

What are the adinkra stamps carved into?

• Wood

• Leather

• Rubber

• Gourds

What does this adinkra stamp represent?

• Love, family and unity

• Heatbreak

• Favorite things

• Caring and kindness

What does symbolism mean?

• It's a type of instrument.

• A picture.

• A symbol that represents something else.

• A form of language.

Who would wear this symbol?

• Teachers

• Children

• Leaders

• Warriors

What does the spiderweb symbol mean?

• Unity

• Love

• Adventure

• Creativity

Where is Ghana located in Africa?

• South Africa

• North Africa

• East Africa

• West Africa