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
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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
African Inspired Heritage Prints
Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
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
Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
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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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
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
Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
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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
Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
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African Inspired Heritage Prints
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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
African Inspired Heritage Prints
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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
African Inspired Heritage Prints
Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
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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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
African Inspired Heritage Prints
Parchment
Repeat Print taking inspiration from the Adinkra
Symbol Nyame Du – Gods presence everywhere
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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
African Inspired Heritage Prints
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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
African Inspired Heritage Prints
Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
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
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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
African Inspired Heritage Prints
Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
Antique Mandala
Stencil cut Nyame Du symbol layered and textured to create an antique patina
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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 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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Designed by Karen Hamilton-Bannis
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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