What is a juju hat?

Nowadays, the variety of combinations and colours of juju hats has allowed them to make their place in homes, hotels and restaurants. They have become one of the “must have” interior decor object. MUKALA AFRICA proposes different sizes and a wide range of colours. As such, whether you choose to stage it as a single piece or in a composition with many distinctive colours, all compositions are allowed! But what exactly is a juju hat?

All about juju hats

Originally from Cameroon, juju hat is a traditional ancestral headdress, worn by Bamileke, Fon and Bamoun ethnic groups. Also called AKA headdress of Cameroon, juju hats are made of colourful natural feathers sewn on a raffia base. Its great feature is that it can fold on itself to be stored easily. Each craft is unique and can be worn by chiefs, high-ranking officers and dancers with elephant masks during traditional ceremonies like chiefs’ installation, enthronement of successors, traditional rites, funeral, etc.

For some years now, these traditional feather headdresses have become an element of deco across continents. Very popular in England, the United States and Australia, they arrive in the United Kingdom. Juju Hat is bulky but still airy and will give a bohemian touch to the trendiest interiors of the moment. Made with natural dye feathers, it can be attached like a painting in the bedroom, the living room and even in the dining room.

Their use as an object of decoration led to the creation of new models with various colours. The juju hats are nonetheless a local handicraft product, exclusively made in the region of West Cameroon. Their preparation, manual, is long and tedious. So, it is important to ensure that production is carried out by artisans who have a real know-how. Many speciality shops offer different type of juju hats. You can find them on the internet in sites like MUKALA AFRICA.