{"product_id":"manhyia-ring-handmade-ashanti-bronze-ghana","title":"Manhyia Ring | Handmade Ashanti Royal Bronze Ring — Ghana | Sizes 5 to 6.5 | Nickel-Free","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Ring of Ashanti Royalty. — The Manhyia Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eManhyia Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dear Katiopae is the foundational piece of the Manhyia collection — a pure, undiluted declaration of Ashanti royal heritage, handcrafted in bronze by skilled artisans in Ghana. Available in sizes 5 to 6.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManhyia is the palace of the Ashanti King. To wear it is to carry that royal heritage on your finger.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e👑 Manhyia — The Heart of Ashanti Royalty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManhyia\u003c\/strong\u003e (pronounced man-HYAH) is the royal palace of the Asantehene — the Ashanti King — in Kumasi, Ghana. It is the symbolic, ceremonial, and political heart of the Ashanti Kingdom — one of the most powerful and historically significant kingdoms in all of West Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ashanti are renowned across the world for their extraordinary goldsmithing tradition, their rich cultural ceremonies, the iconic \u003cem\u003ekente\u003c\/em\u003e cloth, and the Manhyia Palace itself — a symbol of resilience, sovereignty, and cultural pride that has endured for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Manhyia Ring carries that entire legacy on your finger — quietly, powerfully, every single day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✋ Handmade in Ghana — Ancient Lost Wax Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Manhyia Ring is individually hand-cast by skilled artisans in Ghana using the \u003cstrong\u003elost wax (cire perdue) technique\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the world’s oldest and most respected metalworking methods. Sculpted, cast, and finished entirely by hand. No two rings are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e📏 Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze — warm, earthy, and rich with artisan tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This ring requires a sizing tool to adjust — please select your size carefully at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex — royal heritage belongs to all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickel-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe for all skin types including sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghana by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🌟 For Every Occasion That Deserves Royalty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA statement piece for cultural celebrations and Afrocentric events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful gift for someone connected to Ghanaian or Akan heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe foundation of a curated Manhyia collection stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA milestone birthday or graduation gift with deep cultural resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday wear — understated royal elegance on your finger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🎁 The Foundation of the Manhyia Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt £39, the Manhyia Ring is the entry point into Dear Katiopae’s most celebrated collection — handcrafted in Ghana, rooted in Ashanti royal tradition, and beautifully packaged for someone who deserves to wear their heritage like a crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Build Your Manhyia Stack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with the \u003cstrong\u003eManhyia Sankofa Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eManhyia Dwennimmen Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eManhyia Nyame Dua Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e for a full adinkra story across your fingers — or add the \u003cstrong\u003eManhyia Cuff\u003c\/strong\u003e for a complete wrist-and-hand royal statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e❓ Common Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Manhyia mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManhyia is the royal palace of the Ashanti King (the Asantehene) in Kumasi, Ghana — the symbolic and ceremonial heart of the Ashanti Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Manhyia Ring is available in sizes 5, 5.5, 6, and 6.5. Please select your size carefully — this ring requires a sizing tool to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the lost wax technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ancient metalworking method — each piece is hand-sculpted in wax, cast in bronze, and finished by hand. Every ring is unique and impossible to replicate by machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it nickel-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All Dear Katiopae jewellery is nickel-free — safe for all skin types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep away from water, perfume, and chemicals. Store in a dry place. Polish gently with a soft cloth to maintain the warm bronze finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy Dear Katiopae — where every piece tells a story worth wearing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛒 Handmade. Limited stock. 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