{"product_id":"okra-cuff-handmade-ashanti-bronze-bracelet","title":"Okra Cuff | Handmade Ashanti Bronze Bracelet — 3 Sizes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBotanical Heritage, Cast in Bronze — The Okra Cuff\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOkra Cuff\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dear Katiopae is a bold, wearable celebration of one of West Africa's most culturally significant botanical symbols — the okra — handcrafted in bronze by skilled artisans in Ghana using the ancient lost wax technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the rich artistic and cultural traditions of the \u003cstrong\u003eAshanti of Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eAkan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eBaoulé of Ivory Coast\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cuff brings botanical meaning, artisan beauty, and everyday wearability into a single piece that speaks without saying a word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✋ Handmade in Ghana — Ancient Lost Wax Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Okra Cuff 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 cuffs are exactly alike. What you receive is a singular, irreplaceable work of artisan craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✨ Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze — warm, durable, and rich with cultural tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small (6cm diameter), Medium (7cm diameter), Large (8cm diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — each size can be gently adjusted for fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex — designed to be worn by 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🌿 The Okra in Akan Culture — More Than a Vegetable\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Akan and Ghanaian spiritual tradition, the word \u003cem\u003eokra\u003c\/em\u003e carries profound meaning — it refers to the \u003cstrong\u003esoul or life force\u003c\/strong\u003e that every person is given at birth and returns to the creator at death. The okra is the divine essence within each person — the innermost spirit that connects the human to the sacred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo wear the Okra Cuff is to carry that spiritual identity on your wrist — a daily reminder of your own sacred essence, rooted in one of Africa’s most profound philosophical traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🌟 The Everyday Cuff for Every Wrist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday professional and casual wear — understated yet meaningful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural celebrations and Afrocentric events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStacked with other Dear Katiopae pieces for a curated wrist look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deeply meaningful birthday or spiritual milestone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnisex — an exceptional gift for men and women alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e📏 Choosing Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall (6cm diameter):\u003c\/strong\u003e For slimmer wrists — approximately wrist circumference 14–16cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium (7cm diameter):\u003c\/strong\u003e For average wrists — approximately wrist circumference 16–18cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge (8cm diameter):\u003c\/strong\u003e For larger wrists — approximately wrist circumference 18–20cm.\u003cbr\u003eAll sizes are adjustable for a comfortable fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🎁 A Gift with Soul\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt £49, the Okra Cuff is a beautifully priced premium gift — handmade bronze with deep Akan spiritual symbolism, available in three sizes, and arriving in beautiful Dear Katiopae packaging. A gift that truly means something.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e❓ Common Questions\u003c\/h3\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 cuff is unique and impossible to replicate by machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it nickel-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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