Announcement
The process of weaving a traditional Ghanaian hat, such as our straw hat, involves several steps:
Material Preparation:
Harvesting Fibers: Traditional hats may be made from palm fibers, straw, or other natural materials. These materials are collected and cleaned.
Dyeing (if necessary): Fibers may be dyed with natural or synthetic dyes to achieve desired colors and patterns.
Weaving:
Design Creation: The design is planned, often based on traditional patterns or personal preferences.
Laying Out the Frame: A basic frame or structure is prepared, which will support the weaving process.
Weaving Technique: Using a weaving technique such as interlacing or coiling, the fiber is woven into the hat’s shape. This might be done by hand or with simple tools.
Shaping and Finishing:
Forming the Hat: As weaving progresses, the hat is shaped to its final form, often using hand.
Securing the Weave: Ends of fibers are secured to ensure the hat retains its shape and durability.
Decoration: Additional elements such as beads, embroidery, or additional color patterns may be added.
Final Touches:
Inspection: The hat is checked for quality, ensuring that all parts are securely woven and the design is as intended.
Cleaning: Any residual dye or debris is cleaned off.
This traditional craft combines artistry with skill, reflecting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
Featured items
Items
All Items
Reviews
-
-
-
-
Cynthia on Dec 2, 2024
5 out of 5 starsMy basket is so beautiful! I am very pleased. It looks just like it’s pictured, and the shipping time was very reasonable, and so is the price! Thank you so much.
-
-
-
Janai on Nov 13, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis item came as described in the listing and perfectly matched the photo. The quality is great and the shipping was very fast considering it was coming from another continent. The basket came in near perfect condition and barely needed smoothing back into shape. I would definitely buy from this seller again.
-
-
-
About MamaZuriStyle
-
Work in progress , Khadijah is proud of her work , the artisans use straw and water to weave the lampshade. -
Lovely hats for your upcoming spring and summer 2023 -
Artisans holding finished baskets . Some of our artisans group live in the remote area where they get to see wild animal -
Our skilled artisan member holding finished baskets
Unique and high quality Rattan lampshades , straw woven baskets bags , african storage baskets and african straw hats
Shop members
-
Mama Zuri Style
Owner, Designer, Marketer
Hi there! Thanks for visiting Mama Zuri Style . I have a passion in designing African art and home decor accessories. My mind is full of home decor ideas . We turned non decor items to decor accessories. We are one stop shop
-
Janeth
Maker, Designer
Janeth is a part and parcel of our shop. She works in a group of Artist in Dar es salaam Tanzania. Together they do art painting. She loves her work to death and she has a passionate in art painting. She works hand in hand with Isaria to design
-
Rama Stanley
Creator
Rama has been doing wood curving for a number of years . Rama is very proud of his work , he does it gracefully, Rama is the guy behind the mask design
-
Women group mtwara
Designer
Mtwara Women group are part of our team . Weave from the scratch to the end . Learnt weaving skills from traditional ways by watching their parents . The weaving skills have made them to have food on the table
Production partners
-
Arusha Maasai Women
Arusha, Tanzania
Arusha women centre work hand in hand with our team. we design the jewelries and they do the bead hand work. We pack and ship ourselves
-
Hamkeni Art Group
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
I design the art or I give an idea on what to do , the youth group/ artist do the rest. We work hand in hand from the selection of colors to the production part
-
Kingsley association
Greater Accra, Ghana
The production partner is also a part and parcel of MamaZuriStyle. MamaZuriStyle will do the design and they will make it for me
-
POD
United States
I offer my desiging to my partiner and their role is to finish the final part and send it to the customers
-
Gelato
Calgary, AB
They print and ship the items that MamaZuriStyle designs
Shop policies
Shipping
Customs and import taxes
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
Privacy policy
More information
Frequently asked questions
Sizing details
Sizing varies and it might not be 100% accurate as our work is purely handmade work.
Wholesale availability
We do accept wholesale orders , please send us separate e mail for pricing and shipping rates . Our e mail address: mamazuristyle@yahoo.com
Shipping and charges
Free shipping worldwide . We use DHl to ship our items . Shipping and handling days vary from one continent to another
Colors variations
We don’t have control on colors variations , the computer monitor may contribute to see the color in a different way , also the background may also cause an item to look unique. The colors might be slightly different based on different factors
Customs and Borders
We have no control over customs and borders control. The package can be held with customs for security reasons and this may delay your order. So far Spain and Germany seem to be very strict , we have no power to stop their procedures
Return policy
We do not accept returns unless there is a default on the product. Return is not acceptable we can exchange the items but you will pay the shipping costs.
Can I cancel my order once the order goes through
: we do accept cancellation within 3 hours of order purchasing. Any cancellation after 3 hours is subjected to 15% fee due to service interruptions
Seller details
Captcha failed to load. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers.