In Igbo tradition, the nkwu ndi chi (grove of ancestors) serves as the sacred meeting place where the living commune with those who have joined the ala mmuo (spirit realm). This quilted sanctuary depicts the ritual of ikwu okwu ndi chi (speaking with ancestors), where community members gather beneath towering ero (carved monuments) that rise like ancient iroko trees toward the heavens. The sculptural forms, etched with the sacred symbols of omenala, create a bridge between the earthbound and the eternal. The luminous figures, crowned with golden chi light, embody the Igbo understanding that during certain ceremonies, the boundaries between uwa (the visible world) and the ancestral realm become permeable. Their seated meditation beneath the protective canopy reflects the practice of izu ike mmuo (spirit rest), where communities create space for the ndichie to speak through dreams, visions, and collective memory. The Akwete border, woven in the colors of earth and sky, honors the textile traditions that traveled across waters while maintaining their spiritual significance. These patterns, like the akwa mgbochi (protective cloth) used in Igbo ceremonies, create a ritual boundary that contains and amplifies the sacred energy of the gathering. The interlocking lines mirror the nsibidi symbols once used to encode ancestral knowledge. Through the lens of igba afa (divination practice), this textile sanctuary transforms Western concepts of memorial into an Igbo understanding of continuous presence. Here, the carved monuments do not mark endings but serve as onu uzo (doorways) through which ancestral wisdom flows into the community. The gathering beneath represents the belief that through proper omenala, the living can access the infinite guidance of the ndichie who watch over sacred ground.