Wimbi Choker cowrie shell:Natural part of a new generation

part of a new generation of writers coming out of Africa whose work is exploding onto the literary scene

the impact of Spanish and British colonisation

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the relationship between Black feminist studies and Black trans studies

The perfect inspiration to dream big and break ground

Wimbi Choker cowrie shell:Natural part of a new generationThis modern and elegant choker is handmade in Kenya using recycled brass. It is part of the Ode A La Femme Katiopae collection by jewellery brand, Dear Katiopae. Wimbi means 'wavy' in Swahili, and the wavy line of the choker reflects the twists and turns of life, a journey which we must embrace with grace. It also symbolises also the ebb and flow of the breath, the life force that helps us to complete the journey. The choker incorporates a cowrie