Starfish Cuff | Handmade Ashanti Bronze Bracelet — Adjustable & Unisex

Starfish Cuff | Handmade Ashanti Bronze Bracelet — Adjustable & Unisex

The Sea. The Soul. The Artisan. — The Starfish Cuff

The Starfish Cuff by Dear Katiopae brings together the timeless symbolism of the starfish — resilience, regeneration, and the guidance of the sea — with the deep artisan traditions of West African goldsmithing, handcrafted in bronze in Ghana.

Inspired by the cultural heritage of the Ashanti of Ghana, the Akan, and the Baoulé of Ivory Coast, this cuff is a quiet yet powerful statement — nature’s most resilient form, cast in the warmth of bronze, worn on your wrist every day.

✋ Handmade in Ghana — Ancient Lost Wax Technique

Every Starfish Cuff is individually hand-cast by skilled artisans in Ghana using the lost wax (cire perdue) technique — 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.

✨ Product Details

• Material: Bronze — warm, durable, and rich with artisan tradition
• Diameter: 5 cm — a sleek, close-fitting cuff
• Adjustable: Yes — can be gently adjusted for a comfortable fit
• Gender: Unisex — designed to be worn by all
• Nickel-Free: Safe for all skin types including sensitive skin
• Made in: Ghana by skilled artisans

⭐ The Starfish — Symbol of Resilience and Renewal

Across cultures and continents, the starfish has long symbolised resilience, renewal, regeneration, and guidance. Its extraordinary ability to regenerate lost limbs makes it a universal symbol of the power to heal, rebuild, and begin again — one of nature’s most remarkable demonstrations of strength through vulnerability.

In West African coastal communities, marine forms have long been woven into the visual language of adornment — honouring the sea as a source of life, abundance, and spiritual power. The Dear Katiopae Starfish Cuff connects those traditions to the timeless symbolism of the star of the sea.

To wear the Starfish Cuff is to carry a daily reminder: you have the power to regenerate, renew, and begin again.

🌟 For Every Wrist and Every Story

• Everyday wear — a meaningful daily companion
• Cultural celebrations and Afrocentric events
• Stacked with the Okra Cuff for a full Dear Katiopae wrist story
• A deeply symbolic gift for someone navigating change, healing, or new beginnings
• Unisex — a powerful gift for men and women alike

🎁 A Gift That Carries Meaning

At £49, the Starfish Cuff is a beautifully priced handmade bronze gift — carrying the symbolism of resilience and renewal, the artisan heritage of Ghana, and the warmth of Dear Katiopae’s cultural storytelling. It arrives beautifully packaged, ready to give.

❓ Common Questions

What is the lost wax technique?
An 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.

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

Is it adjustable?
Yes — the cuff can be gently adjusted for a comfortable, personalised fit.

Is it unisex?
Yes — the Starfish Cuff is designed to be worn by all genders.

What is the diameter?
5cm — a sleek, close-fitting cuff that sits beautifully on the wrist.

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 warm bronze finish.

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

🛒 Handmade. Limited stock. Order yours today.