Juju Hats Wall Decor Ideas

Juju hats are exquisitely handmade and have a lengthy tradition. They are much more than just wall art, despite the fact that designers adore them for their ability to change a space. Juju hats represent centuries of rich ceremonial heritage and have emerged as one of today’s most popular home decor items.

Intricately crafted by rural Cameroonian locals, it takes 2-3 days to make each unique hat. These artisans are excellent weavers who have been producing these hats for years. To allow the grass and feathers to dry before manufacturing, they are made during the drier seasons of the year. The wood slats that run up the sides of the hats create a large circular platform for all the cured and dyed chicken feathers, which are then fitted one at a time to create the beautiful textured Juju hats that are so appealing. The grass bass of the hats are delicately woven to create a strong backing for the wooden slats. When transporting or storing, the Juju hat folds up into itself to make it incredibly portable.

While the Juju hat is still used ceremonially in Cameroon today, it has evolved into a modern, vibrant wall hanging for homes, hotels, restaurants and other interior spaces. Renowned interior designers use them for their customers, they are discussed on blogs, seen on TV and sold at markets, shops and online stores all over the world. The Juju hat adds texture and colour, while capturing the raw, untamed sensation of the African culture. Its abundance of colours and shapes make it sit on the wall spectacularly and is a strong contender as an iconic designer piece.

You might initially think a Juju hat would look wonderful as a couch pillow. However, hanging them on a wall is a much better way to utilise these hats that still honours their historical significance while improving the atmosphere and visual appeal of a space. To give the area a distinctive texture and inviting mood, hang them on an empty wall space above a couch, bed or any other area that needs a trendy focal point. Guests will undoubtedly question about the origin of your Juju hat because of how distinctive and lovely it is. This means that incorporating it into a social space is a terrific method to encourage conversation when visitors are around.

African Juju hats can be used as a striking contrast in your home’s decor, which is one of the most aesthetically pleasant methods to do so. A vividly coloured Juju hat, for instance will stand out because of its colour and texture when placed on a wall that has been stylishly painted a different colour, grabbing the attention of visitors right away. However, even if you lay a white Juju hat on a white wall, the fuzzy texture will bring something distinctive and striking to that part of the region.

At Handmade in Malawi, our Juju hats are the perfect addition to any room’s decor. One may mix and match with our wide range of Juju hats we offer if you are looking for that extra spark to incorporate into your home’s space.