/ san-'ko-fä / noun
An Akan word from Ghana; a reminder that your heritage is a tool, not just a memory.
Maison Sankofa honours Black British identity through the Black Union Flag, an emblem of heritage, strength and belonging, reimagined in gold. Originally created by Chris Ofili, now carried forward in a new form.
The Black Union
Maison Sankofa honours Black British identity through the Black Union Flag, an emblem of heritage, strength and belonging, reimagined in gold. Originally created by Chris Ofili, now carried forward in a new form.
More Than a Flag
The story of heritage, identity and belonging
Colours with a history
Red, black and green became symbols of Pan-African identity through the work of Jamaican-born activist, Marcus Garvey.
Adopted as the Pan-African colours in 1920, they came to represent the heritage and unity of the African diaspora.
The making of Black Britain
Through generations of migration from Africa and the Caribbean, heritage travelled with black people, helping shape the Black British identity we know today.
Their influence can be found across British music, fashion, language, food and culture.
A New expression of black British identity
In 2003, Chris Ofili reimagined the Union Jack through Pan-African colours, creating a symbol of Black British identity.
A Place in British History
Now held in the Tate collection, Union Black has become part of Britain’s cultural record, recognising its significance as both a work of art and a statement of Black British identity.
Colours with a history
Red, black and green became symbols of Pan-African identity through the work of Jamaican-born activist, Marcus Garvey.
Adopted as the Pan-African colours in 1920, they came to represent the heritage and unity of the African diaspora.
The making of Black Britain
Through generations of migration from Africa and the Caribbean, heritage travelled with black people, helping shape the Black British identity we know today.
Their influence can be found across British music, fashion, language, food and culture.
A New expression of black British identity
In 2003, Chris Ofili reimagined the Union Jack through Pan-African colours, creating a symbol of Black British identity.
A Place in British History
Now held in the Tate collection, Union Black has become part of Britain’s cultural record, recognising its significance as both a work of art and a statement of Black British identity.
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The pendant is made from 100% stainless steel, designed to be durable and suitable for everyday wear.
The pendant is made from stainless steel and is suitable for most skin types.
Stainless steel is resistant to tarnishing, rust and discolouration, making it suitable for regular wear.
For pre-orders, you can request a full refund at any time before your order is dispatched, no questions asked.
Once your order has been delivered, our standard 30-day return policy applies, as it does for all Maison Sankofa pieces.
Pre-orders will arrive within 4-6 weeks.
We’ll keep you updated throughout the process, and you can request a full refund at any time before your order is dispatched.
The Black Union piece is currently available to order within the UK only.
International shipping may be available for other Maison Sankofa pieces.