{"product_id":"ensemble-12-assiettes-carrees-adinkra","title":"Set of 12 square plates, Adinkra pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Ghana, the Gye Nyame symbol means “except God”: nothing is above him.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn each square plate, a vibrant checkerboard pattern covers the entire surface: red, orange, yellow, and blue diamonds alternate with black Adinkra symbols. Sky blue, navy blue, black, and white structure this weaving-inspired composition. This set of 12 plates is our tribute to the iconic “Adinkra” fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ The history of the pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdinkra symbols are a visual language of the Akan people in Ghana. They can be found on fabrics, jewelry, and architecture, serving as proverbs worn on one’s person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdinkra\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ghana, Akan): a visual language in which each symbol represents a proverb or philosophical idea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGye Nyame\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ghana, Akan): “except God”: the symbol of divine omnipotence, one of the most widespread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What the pattern tells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHumility and wisdom permeate this Akan visual language in Ghana: each Adinkra symbol carries a proverb. This pattern is designed to convey a proverb and keep a word of wisdom close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur interpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fabric’s checkerboard becomes a full-surface pattern covering each square plate. The red, orange, and yellow diamonds complement the blue ones, while the black Adinkra symbols punctuate the surface in spirals and crosses. Each piece is decorated to order in our Alfortville workshop, with the pattern prepared, applied, and glazed by hand before firing. The plates are presented in two 31 × 31 × 10 cm boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt your table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the soft light of a morning or dinner, on a linen tablecloth, the colorful diamonds bring rhythm to a shared table. As a gift, the Adinkra pattern represents humility and wisdom: a thoughtful present with a proverb to pass on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 large plates and 6 dessert plates; modular composition available upon request at no extra cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e red, orange, yellow, sky blue, navy blue, black, white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e porcelain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions, large plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.7 × 26.7 cm, height 4 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions, dessert plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 × 20 cm, height 2.8 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 boxes measuring 31 × 31 × 10 cm, approximately 7 kg in total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, colors, first name, date, or short message available upon request; choice of composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn case of breakage:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual replacement available in the same pattern and dimensions, provided the shape remains available in our catalog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the same pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e earthenware rectangular platter, breakfast set, textured bowl, mug, set of 6 round plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo personalize your set around a proverb, write to us: we will prepare your colors and message within the Adinkra pattern.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kemi-usage\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur plates have been used daily by families for over two years and go through the dishwasher and microwave every day: to date, we have observed no visible wear to the decoration, even when in contact with cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kemi-dimensions\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 The dimensions of our square plates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/0010\/0685\/files\/Gamme_Carree.png?v=1756748552\" alt=\"Dimensions of KEMI HOME ART square plates: large plate, dessert plate, and deep plate\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kemi-coffret-prestige\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎁 For gifting: the prestige box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding, birthday, or memorable gift, your set can be presented in our prestige box: a deep green rigid box with a magnetic closure, gold KEMI HOME ART logo, yellow interior, and foam insert that holds each piece in place. \u003cstrong\u003eAvailable as an option upon request: €10 surcharge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply specify this in your order or write to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/0010\/0685\/files\/Coffret_6_assiettes___motif_fleurs_de_mariage_bleu__formes_des_assiettes_au_choix_1.png?v=1758053130\" alt=\"KEMI HOME ART green prestige box, gold logo, yellow interior\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kemi-infos-produit\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e – Manufacturer: KEMI HOME ART SAS, 9 rue Pierre Leroux, 94140 Alfortville, France – edo@kemiha.fr. Reference: 10152229011789. Material: Porcelain, ceramic decoration fired on. Care: avoid thermal shock (place a hot piece under cold water).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KEMI HOME ART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978961158477,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/0010\/0685\/files\/background-editor_output_38b04869-0adf-4c8d-b5a8-2531a9d89ffa.png?v=1751565807","url":"https:\/\/kemiha.fr\/en\/products\/ensemble-12-assiettes-carrees-adinkra","provider":"KEMI HOME ART : www.kemiha.fr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}