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African Inspired Heritage Prints

Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

Surface pattern designs taking colour influences from the natural world. Patterns Inspired by the art of the Caribbean, Africa and also the energy and spirit of indigenous artistic traditions and their symbolism.

Images and patterns are hand drawn or stencil cut then printed in a vibrant mix of colours making each print design/ product a unique bespoke item.

All designs in this presentation can be purchased in a variety of fabric types from https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/akwildenature

Perseverance in Burnt Orange and Brown

African Inspired Heritage Prints

Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

Stitched Adinkra Mosaic

Repeat abstract design inspired by the Ghanaian Adinkra symbol Wawa Aba - meaning toughness and perseverance.

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

African Symbolism –

The Cowrie Shell

The Universal eye

Geometric patterns

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Cowrie Eyes in Rust, Black and White

African Inspired Heritage Prints

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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis Diamond Eyes

African Inspired Heritage Prints

Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

White Diamonds

African Symbolism

Ndebele Geometric Diamonds

Decorative motifs

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

African Symbolism –

The Cowrie Shell - The Universal eye – Ndebele geometric patterns – symbol of life

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Life Force in Burnt Orange, Black and White

African Inspired Heritage Prints

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African Symbolism –

The Cowrie Shell The symbol of life

African Inspired Heritage Prints

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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

African Symbolism –

The Cowrie Shell

The Universal eye

Symbol of life

Ndebele Geometric patterns

African Inspired Heritage Prints

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

African Symbolism –

The Cowrie Shell

The Universal eye Symbol of life

Ndebele Geometric patterns

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

African Inspired Heritage Prints

Styled Cowrie Shells against a textured water colour background

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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

Cream and Blue stylized cowrie shell against a textured and layered water colour background

African Inspired Heritage Prints

Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

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African Symbolism –

The Symbol of Life

The Universal eye

African Inspired Heritage Prints

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

African Inspired Heritage Prints

Golden Life

The Universal eye

Symbol of life

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

Akoma- Black and White

Repeat Print taking inspiration from the Adinkra

Symbol AKOMA – the heart symbol for peace and tolerance

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

Bold Black and White Repeat Print taking inspiration from the Adinkra Symbol AKOMA – the heart symbol for peace and tolerance

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

Parchment

Repeat Print taking inspiration from the Adinkra

Symbol Nyame Du – Gods presence everywhere

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

African Inspired Heritage Prints

Adinkra Multi-coloured Mandala

Bold Colourful Repeat Print taking inspiration from the Adinkra Symbol Nyame Du – Gods presence everywhere

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

Antique Mandala

Stencil cut Nyame Du symbol layered and textured to create an antique patina

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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis African Inspiration – Abstract Maasai Shield

African Inspired Heritage Prints

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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

African Inspired Heritage Prints

Abstract Geometric Leaf

Inspired by South African Ndebele patterns

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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

African Inspired Heritage Prints

Tonal Abstract Geometric Floral

Inspired by South African

Ndebele patterns

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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

African Inspired Heritage Prints

Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

Stencil cut geometric symbols layered and textured

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

Geometric Patchwork

A mix of traditional patterns combined to create an unusual layered and textured print.

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

Abstract Weave

Hand drawn weave pattern layered and textured in the style of a traditional basket weave

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African Inspired Heritage Prints

Multi Coloured Geometric Shield

Inspired by South African Ndebele patterns

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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

African Inspired Heritage Prints

Geometric Shield in Blue and Orange

Inspired by Ndebele and Nigerian beaded patterns.

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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

African Inspired Heritage Prints

Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis

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