MAKEDA

A store that is named after Queen Makeda aka. Queen of Sheba, The name in itself in Ethiopic meaning “ Greatness”,  a name synonymous with “Beauty” & “Grace.”

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“Duafe” is the choosen Adinkra Symbol  (Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Akan of Ghana and the Gyaman of Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa that represent concepts or original thoughts, folklore, proverbs, beliefs) for the store which translates to mean “ wooden comb” a symbol of beauty and cleanliness; symbols of desirable feminine qualities. The meaning of this symbol is characterized slightly differently in “The Adinkra Dictionary” and “The Values of Adinkra Symbols”; the former emphasizes more abstract qualities of feminine goodness, love and care, while the latter has a more literal interpretation, looking one’s best and good hygiene. In any case, the duafe was a prized possession of the Akan woman, used to comb and plait her hair.  The Sylized comb refers to the feminine virtues of consideration, caution, circumspection, and tenderness.

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MAKEDA- Was established to create an experience for their customer that was like no other, the very environment was designed to provide visitors with an authentic African Experience in Guyana when it came to fashion. What we wear is an expression of who we are?  Which I felt that genuine African presence was missing and not truly represented, the richness, diversity , modern, high fashion essence of African Fashion we wanted to provide to everyone. We wanted to create a brand that allowed indivuduals to be uniquely themselves while still being authentically African.

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From the array of fabrics (carry over 40+ brands); ankaras, laces, kente, embroidered laces, ohemaa, seersuckers, wedding laces and jeweled embellished materials, we have ready made pieces from African designers from the continent and diaspora and we custom tailor, with our in store designer & tailor. We also accommodate all designers local and abroad who have African inspired fashion are also showcased in the store. We do accessories, dolls, cards pretty much anything African, we also do event planning and decorating for those of you looking for that African Elegant Touch.

We just celebrated our first anniversary and we would like to say Asante Sana (thank you very much) all our customers for their love and support this past year. We have had customers from all walks of life  we have worked with new borns, brides, grooms, bridal parties and their parents, students for their culture day outfits, the first family, performers local and abroad, CEO’s to street vendors, we have welcomed so many into the store and they have been able to find something special at MAKEDA. We look forward to the continued support and to encourage each and every one of you to come in and visit us even if to just say Jambo.