{"product_id":"wimbi-gold-cowrie-cuff-handmade-swahili-kenya","title":"Wimbi Gold Cowrie Cuff | Handmade Swahili Wave Cuff Bracelet — Gold Brass Kenya | Adjustable | Nickel-Free","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWear the Wave in Gold. — The Wimbi Gold Cowrie Cuff\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWimbi Gold Cowrie Cuff\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dear Katiopae is a handcrafted gold brass and cowrie shell cuff bracelet made by skilled artisans in Kenya — adjustable from 5 to 8 cm, bold at the wrist, and luminous in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWimbi means Wavy in Swahili. The wave does not ask permission to move. Neither does she.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🌊 Wimbi — The Wave on the Wrist, In Gold\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. The \u003cstrong\u003eWimbi Gold Cowrie Cuff\u003c\/strong\u003e carries that movement at the wrist — the point of action, of creation, of reaching out and making things happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe waves woven through this cuff also represent \u003cstrong\u003ethe breath\u003c\/strong\u003e — the inhale and exhale that sustains us. 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\u003eGold elevates the wave. Gold knows its worth. Gold does not dim for anyone.\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 set into this cuff 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. On the wrist, in gold, it is authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♻️ Handmade in Kenya — Gold Brass\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wimbi Gold Cowrie Cuff is handcrafted by skilled artisans in \u003cstrong\u003eKenya\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cstrong\u003egold brass\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm, luminous, and individually finished by hand. Each cuff is unique. 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For the woman whose wrists are always moving — creating, reaching, building.\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 a cuff bracelet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cuff bracelet is a rigid, open-ended bracelet that slides onto the wrist and can be gently adjusted to fit. Unlike a bangle, it does not need to pass over the hand — it opens slightly and closes around the wrist for a secure, comfortable fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the cowrie shell represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cowrie shell is one of the most ancient pan-African symbols — representing femininity, prosperity, protection, and the power of the ocean across West, East, and Central African traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it adjustable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the Wimbi Gold Cowrie Cuff adjusts from 5 to 8 cm circumference to fit a range of wrist sizes.\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 gold 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. Wear the wave in gold today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dear Katiopae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47960979538080,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/3786\/7848\/files\/DSC07611_richiemafwa.jpg?v=1703178235","url":"https:\/\/dearkatiopae.com\/products\/wimbi-gold-cowrie-cuff-handmade-swahili-kenya","provider":"Dear Katiopae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}