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African Astrology Gallery Board
If you signed up for our mailing list and made an order, you would have received your African Astrology Star sign! Now you can get your African Zodiac as a print with a wooden oak stand.
Our African Astrology collection is beautifully illustrated by Kenyan artist Lynn Atieno.
Not sure what your sign is? Check out blog post here
According to legend, African ancestors would gather three bones and toss them into the air. How the bones fell into a position determined different personality traits and characteristics of a person or group of people.
The 12 angles of the three bones provided a specific story of one’s zodiac.
In this way geomancy is a form of “terrestrial astrology”. Similar to the Greek Zodiac, there are 12 signs in total with each sign corresponding to an element - earth, fire, air or water
- 8x10 inches
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The Cornrow, founded by sisters Kemi (big sis) and Lara (little sis) in 2020, is a heartfelt tribute to their African and Caribbean heritage. With a deep passion for homeware, books, and lifestyle products that celebrate the Black experience, the sisters scour the globe for joyful representations of their culture. Kemi, who left a career in corporate finance during the UK lockdown, is the driving force behind The Cornrow, sharing her love for the brand on Instagram @CottageNoir. Lara, an accomplished digital marketing professional, is committed to supporting Black-owned brands and can be found on TikTok at ThisIsLaraLand. The Cornrow is a true family affair, with their mother Yasmin providing creative advice and gift-wrapping services @yasminwrapstar, and Yasmin's partner Jonathan, formerly of Chelsea Design Centre, offering invaluable retail advice. Together, they are on a mission to spotlight under-represented stories of Black and African diaspora design, introducing "Afro-aristo" as a fresh addition to traditional design trends.