Designed and partially named after the a most valued  Ghanaian traditional Adikra symbol, Sankofa, Sankofa Yaa displays front and center the Sankofa bird itself looking back with an egg in its beak. 

"Sankofa" in Akan language translates "go back and take"

The Sankofa Symbol stands for the belief in going back for our most cherished and valued traditions and heritage and bringing it with us into the future. Hence the bird looking back while holding an egg which stands for new birth.

"Yaa" Is the birth name of all females born on Thursdays. My mom is Yaa. I selected Yaa of all the names in the week given to honor her

Sankofa Yaa is the first of the Adinkra Series by Niap Gourds

Lilly has a story

A story of how beauty and grace can thrive even in the roughest environments.

Just look at Lilly her journey and story is written all over her skin

I was created specially to be the center piece for the bride who shall not be named. We didn't agree on much. But since I'm good all by myself, I decided to go solo,,from here and find my new bride. 

I'm sure to be that accent that you need. you and I together, we stand out.

Named after Adinkra the traditional Ghanaian symbol system, and the Tuesday female born, I am carefully  and meticulously carved and dyed to bring a pop into any home.

Will that be your home?