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The Year Of Return 2019

Posted on by Juliet Ajaab

It has been 400 years since the first slave ship arrived in the West to commence the largest and most devastating slave trades the world has ever seen. This year Ghana has named it the Year of Return. This event is inviting members of the diaspora to return to the motherland. 

Who has visited Ghana

This initiative was launched in 2018 by the Ghana Tourism authority and the Ministry of Tourism. Ghana already being a popular destination for many people diaspora is offering far more than just a trip. The usual sand, sea and sun tourism is cool but in addition an experience of the slave trade that will teach many people about their roots will feature. Since January a large number of people in the diaspora including celebrities have visited Ghana. Some of them include Steve Harvey, Kofi Kingston, Danny Glover, Ludacris and Cardi B.

Finding roots

The Year of Return is not only about the dark times of the slave trade but also a opportunity to enjoy the motherland. There is a long list of activities and events planned for the whole year with a lot in December. It’s the perfect time to connect with your roots and make new ties with Ghanaians. Ghana has the friendliest people in Africa. The top events in December include Afrochella, Afronation, Panafest and the Osu Street Carnival.

Visit Ghana

We are excited about the Year of Return because it helps us share our stories with the world. Often times many people abroad or in the diaspora only hear the bad African stories. The horror stories spread like wildfire but with now many people will come and experience for themselves the beauty, diversity and richness of Ghanaian culture and send these real life stories to the world. 

If you see us at any of the Year of Return fairs or concerts do well to stop by and say hello or shop at our store here. 😊

Our Pre-Xmas sale is live!

Posted on by Juliet Ajaab

We are finally in December, yes the last month of 2019 has arrived and we are so excited to announce our super sale to usher in the Christmas spirit! This sale is store-wide meaning there’s a discount on all available stock. Our price slashes go as high as 80%. How cool is that? If you have not bought from us before, now is definitely the time to do so!

Our cherished customers, you already knew this clearance sale was coming right? Well with us we never disappoint when it comes to sales. This is the time to buy that shirt or slippers you have been eyeing. It was just be half price so why now? Orders can be made directly on our website, on whatsapp with the following link https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=233265005698 and also via phone when you call 0265005698. We are bringing the Christmas goodies to you early!

Happy shopping!

Hello African print crossbody bags!

Posted on by Juliet Ajaab

We all know ladies love to have bags that can carry a lot of stuff but sometimes for a quick step out or night in the town carrying a big handbag is just too much work so what do you do? Say hi to the solution, called a Crossbody bag, satchel, a mini bag or a hanging purse, in all honesty it has many names because it’s so cool! These bags have been in fashion for so many years. You can read of the history of crossbody bags here. Zedi has 3 very beautiful African print types and if you are wondering why you should get one here are some mind blowing reasons!

They are beautiful and durable

Our African print crossbody bags  are the definition of cool. They are durable enough to not worry about the handle tearing and having all your contents falling to the floor; phones, tampons and all, yikes! They are also spacious enough to carry a money purse, phones and even a tablet. Oh there will also be room for your makeup. We made these Afro crossbody bags with beautiful African print fabric and PU leather so they can easily be cleaned when they get dirty. All that you need in a bag right? They also come with adorable yellow smiley coin pouches absolutely free!

They are super utilitarian bags

We didn’t just make these African print bags beautiful, spacious and durable oh. Being the practical designers that we are we considered utility as well. We put a zip in the front so you can keep extra stuff there like emergency cash and keys. Clearly this is important isn’t it? So now whenever you go out you can feel free and empty your purse but still have enough money to get you home or buy you a snack 🤣.

They have removable straps

Did we add that the straps of these super adorable African print crossbody bags are removable? You guessed it, they absolutely are! You can easily unhook the straps and slips the pouches into your handbag or travel bag. The space in the front zipper is big enough to keep the straps so you don’t lose them. How cool is that?!

Shop for a Zedi African print crossbody bag with the link below and you won’t regret it. Thinking of a present for a lady? This is definitely the one! There are so many things to love about this when it comes to giving it out as a gift but the best of all is the yellow smiley zipper coin couch attached to these bags. Any of our bags will truly put a smile on her face 😊

http://www.zedighana.com/shop/

Our African slippers are back!

Posted on by Juliet Ajaab

Who remembers our African print slippers? Well we have brought them back in stock! This time we are offering another unique type into the mix. The demand for them is why we brought them back. We listened to your request and tadaa, they are here. They come in a range of colours and styles as well. At Zedi we always try as much as possible to listen to our customers.

With our current love for the Northern native smock fabric we had to represent it in our slippers as well. Say hello to the fugu slippers! How cute are they?! We are testing to see how much love they get and who knows, we just might have a whole collection for them. How about we call them fuppers? Like fugu slippers? No? Ok we get it, a bit too corny eh? We will think of something else 😁

Now let’s talk about caring for your slippers. We don’t recommend wearing them in wet conditions. The drier and sunnier the terrain, the better. If they do get wet just leave them in the sun to dry out. One cool thing is that because the tops of the slippers are made of fabric you can clean them with a damp rag when they are dirty. 

If you love colourful and interesting looking footwear our African slippers are just for you! These handmade pieces are carefully crafted to last and be comfortable at the same time. Shop for African slippers with the link below and choose from size 38 to 41. We ship worldwide so go on and shop, shop, shop!

http://www.zedighana.com/shop/

Why we love Northern smock fabric

Posted on by Juliet Ajaab

In recent times if you follow our collections you will notice a decent amount of hand woven striped fabric in our designs. If you haven’t seen this before then let me introduce you to smock fabric from Northern Ghana also known as fugu material. Similar to Kente by the Ashanti, this fabric is woven with a pretty complex loom. It takes anywhere between a day to 4 days to complete a cloth of native smock fabric. They are woven in strips and sewn together.

It comes in a wide range of colours

We absolutely love this fabric for a number of reasons. Number one is that it comes in a wide range of colours and designs. True they are all stripes but the thickness and intervals make for very cool designs that have that added simplicity we know you love 😍 So far we have used about 6 different colour patterns and styles of smock fabrics for shirts and dresses. A little hint for you… We have more coming soon! Woohoo!

It is versatility

Another cool thing about Northern smock fabric is the fact that they can be used for both clothes and accessories! Did you see our Fugu multi backpack? Even though these are out of stock all you need to do is say the word and we will make some more! Our new collection of slippers have this cool fabric representing as well. We have a pair that matches a shirt we have so you can buy a pair to match with bae. Adorable right?

It’s unique

Finally the thing that makes us fall in love with fugu or Northern smock fabric the most is the fact that it’s not exactly common. Show me more than 2 people wearing a shirt or slippers at an event and I will give you a free gift! If any of them bought it from our Zedi shop it doesn’t count though 😁


Spicy Friday Wear Ideas

Posted on by Juliet Ajaab

When the Friday wear initiative was started many years ago in Ghana, a lot of local designers and clothing makers were excited. For one day in the week, that’s Friday workers all over the country were to wear something made in Ghana to work. A number of people imagined workers walking around in frumpy clothes made with local prints but the fashion forward people showed how exciting this could be. Fast forward to today many workers are looking their best on Fridays. If you are clueless on how to make this work here are some spicy ideas.

 

A cool print shirt with trousers
For men you can’t go wrong with a nicely tailored print shirt with a pair of plain trousers. To keep it fresh and professional opt for dark or neutral colours. Too many colours can easily make you look like you are going for a beach party. The navy blue Tagri shirt is a good choice for Friday wear. To buy one click here.


African print blazer

Interestingly enough this trend works for both men and women pretty nicely. It’s always awesome to have a blazer or jacket made of African print. Nothing says formal and African like it. To make this outfit flawless stick to solid coloured clothing for everything else besides the blazer like trousers, skirts and inner shirts. With so many types of blazer styles women can rock this trend is filled with endless ideas. A peplum blazer, sleeves blazer are just a few ideas to set the ball rolling for you. Zedi makes blazers on a custom made basis. Click here to order one.

 

Smock and smock inspired clothes

The smock from Northern Ghana has made its way into fashion in recent times after ex presidents and the current second lady Samira Bawumia presented their versatility to us. A full smock is awesome for Friday wear as all you need to wear with it are trousers. If your office ac is overzealous at least the smock will keep you warm. Talk about functionality. Smock inspired clothes are also very in vogue at the moment like shirts and dresses with a bit of the unique woven fabric. Zedi has a wide range of smock inspired shirts and dresses. Click here to go to our shop.


Friday wear doesn’t have to be boring or frumpy. With these tips you can bring your A game to the office the next time it’s Friday and ‘chop some fans’ 😁 What’s your favorite Friday outfit?

We are live!

Posted on by Timothy Adei

Hi everyone,

If you have been here before then I guess you know our website was down for a period of time. We apologize for that and are glad to let you know we are back. You can now shop conveniently for Zedi products from practically anywhere in the world! Even though we are live we are still updating the site so please please bear with us. Now that that’s out of the way enjoy your Zedi experience!