Journal

Notes from the studio.

Short pieces on how our garments are made, the fabric we use, and how to keep a handwoven piece for years.

• 29 July 20263 min read

  Where to shop WEMADEK online in the UK

  Nigerian designer clothing, aso oke fabric clothing and hand-tailored garments UK buyers can order online — plus where else to browse the label.Read
• 12 May 20264 min read

  Why we weave with aso oke

  Aso oke is hand-loomed in narrow strips across south-west Nigeria. Here is why WEMADEK builds its coats and trousers from it.Read
• 3 June 20263 min read

  Inside the Deallah pocket

  The four flap pockets on the Deallah Trousers are shaped after indigenous African huts. The detail is structural, not decorative.Read
• 1 July 20263 min read

  How to care for handwoven cotton

  Cold water, no tumble dryer, iron on the reverse. A short guide to keeping a handwoven garment for a decade.Read
• 28 July 20264 min read

  Hand-tailored Nigerian garments by a Lagos fashion designer

  Discover WEMADEK: a Lagos fashion designer brand now based in Birmingham, crafting hand-tailored Nigerian garments from handwoven aso oke cotton.Read