Denkyem represents the crocodile, a creature that lives in water yet survives on land. The symbol speaks to the ability to adapt to various circumstances without losing one’s identity. In Akan culture, it's a powerful emblem of survival and strategy, especially in changing or hostile environments.
The stylized shape of Denkyem often resembles the curves and structure of a crocodile’s body—sometimes with sharp lines symbolizing its armored back or a curling tail, alluding to motion and versatility.
This makes Denkyem especially meaningful for themes involving cultural survival, migration, resilience through oppression, or simply the strength to keep moving forward through uncertain terrain.
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M
L
XL
2XL
3XL
4XL
Width, in
18
20
22.01
24.02
25.99
28
30
Length, in
28
29.02
30
31.03
32.01
33
33.98
Sleeve length, in
8.9
9.18
9.45
9.73
10
10.4
10.79
.: Retail fit
.: 100% Soft cotton (fibre content may vary for different colors)
.: Light fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²))
.: Tear away label
.: Runs true to size
.: 100% Soft cotton (fiber content may vary for different colors)
.: Light fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²))
.: Retail fit
.: Tear away label
.: Runs true to size