Ashanti Manhyia Necklace | Handmade Bronze or Gold Plated Choker

Royal Heritage at Your Throat — The Ashanti Manhyia Necklace

The Ashanti Manhyia Necklace by Dear Katiopae is a premium handmade choker — rooted in the royal traditions of West Africa and available in your choice of warm Bronze or radiant Gold Plated finish.

Named after Manhyia — the palace of the Ashanti King (the Asantehene) in Kumasi, Ghana — and inspired by the cultural heritage of the Ashanti of Ghana, the Akan, and the Baoulé of Ivory Coast, this choker brings the authority and elegance of Ashanti royalty to your most significant moments.

✋ Handmade in Ghana — Ancient Lost Wax Technique

Every Ashanti Manhyia Necklace is individually hand-cast by skilled artisans in Ghana using the lost wax (cire perdue) technique — one of the world’s oldest and most revered metalworking traditions. Sculpted, cast, and finished entirely by hand. No two pieces are exactly alike.

✨ Choose Your Finish

🟤 Bronze: The raw, warm finish of traditional West African goldsmithing — earthy, authentic, and rich with artisan depth. For those who want the natural material to carry the cultural story.

✨ Gold Plated: The elevated royal finish — all the artisan craft of the lost wax technique, with a radiant gold surface that honours the full grandeur of the Manhyia heritage.

📏 Product Details

• Material: Bronze or Gold Plated — choose your finish
• Style: Choker — a close-fitting collar necklace
• Adjustable: Yes — fits all neck sizes
• Gender: Unisex — designed to be worn by all
• Nickel-Free: Safe for all skin types including sensitive skin
• Made in: Ghana by skilled artisans

👑 What Manhyia Means

Manhyia is the royal palace of the Asantehene — the Ashanti King — in Kumasi, Ghana. It is the symbolic and ceremonial heart of Ashanti culture, governance, and tradition. To wear a Manhyia piece is to carry that royal legacy — the authority, elegance, and cultural depth of one of West Africa’s greatest kingdoms — at the heart of your presence.

🌟 For Your Most Commanding Moments

• Galas, award ceremonies, and formal occasions — especially in Gold Plated
• Cultural celebrations and Afrocentric events
• Weddings and bridal celebrations — bride or honoured guest
• A premium milestone gift — graduation, promotion, anniversary
• Paired with the Ashanti Manhyia Cuff for a full royal wrist-and-throat statement

🎁 The Premium Manhyia Gift

At £120, the Ashanti Manhyia Necklace is Dear Katiopae’s most elevated Manhyia collection piece — a handmade choker in Bronze or Gold Plated, carrying the royal heritage of Ashanti Ghana. It arrives beautifully packaged for someone who deserves the very best.

💡 Complete the Look: Pair with the Ashanti Manhyia Cuff (£59) for a full Manhyia wrist-and-throat royal statement.

❓ Common Questions

What does Manhyia mean?
Manhyia is the royal palace of the Ashanti King in Kumasi, Ghana — the symbolic heart of Ashanti culture and heritage.

What is the difference between Bronze and Gold Plated?
Bronze gives a warm, earthy artisan finish. Gold Plated gives a radiant gold surface over the same handmade form — elevated, lustrous, and ceremony-ready.

What is the lost wax technique?
An ancient metalworking method — each piece is hand-sculpted in wax, cast in metal, and finished by hand. Every necklace is unique and impossible to replicate by machine.

Is it nickel-free?
Yes. All Dear Katiopae jewellery is nickel-free — safe for all skin types.

Is it adjustable?
Yes — adjustable to fit all neck sizes comfortably.

Is it unisex?
Yes — the Ashanti Manhyia Necklace is designed to be worn by all genders.

How do I care for it?
Keep away from water, perfume, and chemicals. Store in a dry place. Polish gently with a soft cloth to maintain the finish.

By Dear Katiopae — where every piece tells a story worth wearing.

🛒 Handmade. Limited stock. Choose your finish today.