{"product_id":"wimbi-cowrie-choker-handmade-swahili-brass-kenya","title":"Wimbi Cowrie Choker | Handmade Swahili Wave Choker — Recycled Brass Kenya | Thin \u0026 Wide Neck | Nickel-Free","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFlow Like a Wave. — The Wimbi Cowrie Choker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWimbi Cowrie Choker\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dear Katiopae is the statement centrepiece of the Wimbi collection — a handcrafted recycled brass and cowrie shell choker made by skilled artisans in Kenya, adjustable from 13 to 18 cm, available in \u003cstrong\u003eThin Neck\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWide Neck\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure the perfect fit for every woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWimbi means Wavy in Swahili. The wave moves without resistance — fluid, continuous, entirely itself. Worn at the throat, this choker carries that freedom closest to your breath.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🌊 Wimbi — The Wave at the Throat\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Swahili, \u003cstrong\u003ewimbi\u003c\/strong\u003e means wave — the continuous, rhythmic movement of water, of breath, of a life in full and beautiful flow. Worn at the throat, the Wimbi Cowrie Choker carries that philosophy to the seat of the voice and the breath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe waves woven through this choker also represent \u003cstrong\u003ethe breath\u003c\/strong\u003e — the inhale and exhale that sustains us and carries us forward. Take a deep breath. Let your inner light shine. Things are happening \u003cem\u003efor\u003c\/em\u003e her, not to her — exquisitely timed, perfectly fitted, handled with grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe does not fight the current. She \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e the current. And she wears it at the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🐚 The Cowrie Shell — A Pan-African Symbol of Power and Femininity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecowrie shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most ancient and universally recognised symbols across the African continent and its diaspora — representing \u003cstrong\u003efemininity, fertility, prosperity, protection, and the power of the ocean\u003c\/strong\u003e. For thousands of years it has been currency, adornment, and sacred offering. At the throat, it speaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♻️ Handmade in Kenya — Recycled Brass\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wimbi Cowrie Choker is handcrafted by skilled artisans in \u003cstrong\u003eKenya\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cstrong\u003erecycled brass\u003c\/strong\u003e — a conscious material choice that honours both craft and planet. Each choker is individually made by hand. 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For the woman who flows, and who chooses consciously while doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Also available:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eWimbi Gold Cowrie Choker\u003c\/strong\u003e (£95) for the same wave philosophy in a luminous gold finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e❓ Common Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Wimbi mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWimbi means “wavy” in Swahili — one of the major languages of East Africa, spoken across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the global diaspora.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Thin Neck and Wide Neck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThin Neck is designed for slimmer neck profiles and sits more snugly. Wide Neck is designed for broader profiles and sits with more ease. 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