Ogri Ai Protection Traditional Wasi Blauwsel Matte Poster - Pop-Art

A crisp light-blue field frames a neatly wrapped bar labeled “ALBION Blue,” its navy-and-beige diagonal stripes casting a clean shadow. Damsko Art renders this everyday package as a quiet talisman of ogri protection, using calm blue tones to signal cleansing and care. The composition’s centered parcel, sharp lines, and soft cast shadow create a poised, contemplative mood.

In Afro-Surinamese households, blauwsel (laundry bluing) figures in traditional wasi-protective, purifying washes meant to guard against the ogri ai (evil eye). This Pop-Art, retro-packaging portrait honors that lineage, elevating a humble staple that moves between the laundry room and the altar. The print’s icon-like focus reflects how small objects carry memory, ritual, and community care, acknowledging blauwsel’s role in everyday protection.

Printed on museum-quality matte paper, the surface keeps glare low while preserving crisp edges across blue, navy, beige, and black. Graphic illustration and minimalist, mid-century packaging cues meet a contemporary Pop-Art sensibility in a high-resolution art print that respects the object’s cultural weight without ornament. Unframed poster; frame to taste.

Portrait orientation, open-edition single sheet; no hanging hardware included. Available sizes from 13x18 cm (5x7″) up to 75x100 cm (30x40″), with many options in between. The blue-navy palette and striped pattern sit naturally in kitchens and laundry spaces while holding cultural presence in gathering rooms-an homage to traditional wasi blauwsel practices and everyday protection.

EU customers — 14 days to change your mind

If you live in the EU, you can return any order for a full refund within 14 days of delivery, for any reason. No questions asked.

Because we print on demand, you don't need to ship the item back — just email shop@damsko-art.com with your order number within 14 days of receiving it. We'll refund your original payment method within 14 days of your request.

Customers outside the EU

If your item arrives defective, damaged, or isn't what you ordered, email us within 14 days with photos and we'll send a replacement or issue a refund.

For change-of-mind returns outside the EU, we're unable to accept them — the item was printed specifically for your order.

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Truly custom orders

This refund policy covers our standard catalogue. If you ever commission a fully bespoke piece (custom artwork, your own design, personalised text), that order can't be cancelled or refunded once production starts, except for defects or damage.

How refunds are processed

Approved refunds go back to your original payment method. Bank processing can take a few days. If 15 business days have passed since approval and you haven't seen it, email shop@damsko-art.com and we'll chase it.

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Timing

Processing: 1–3 business days
Delivery: 3–7 business days for most locations
Shipping cost: flat rate, shown at checkout

During peak periods (late November through December), processing and delivery may take a few days longer.

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Delivery issues

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