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The West African Adinkra Symbol of Nkyinkyim (or twisting) represents adaptability, versatility, and the ability to withstand difficulties.
The history of Adinkra cloth and symbols: The Akan people (of what is now Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire ) had developed significant skills in weaving by the 16th century, with Nsoko (present-day Begho) being an important weaving center. Adinkra, originally produced by the Gyaaman clans of the Brong region, was the exclusive right of royalty and spiritual leaders, and was only used for important ceremonies such as funerals. Adinkra means goodbye ( Boddy-Evans, 2020 ).
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