Abstract:
This dissertation sought to produce fashion accessories from Bamboo stalks and ‘Baagymie’
other than the use of existing fashion accessories. The fashion trend is dynamic
and as such people’s preference for a variety in accessories keep revolving. The study
used structured questionnaires and interview guide to collect data in Nandom Musicality.
The sample size of 60 respondents was used and purposive sampling method was
employed. Promoting locally made fashion accessories in the Nandom Municipality of
the Upper West Region, many avenues were concluded in new technologies design
detailing approach so as to ensuring ready market for the products. The research adopted
both qualitative and quantitative research in the data collection. Generally, the study
concluded that the fashion accessories designers’ knowledge based in the new computer
technology was very low and therefore needed further training to improve the industry in
the Municipality. Various stakeholders in the local material products and production
whose opinions were sought included hats, handbags, baskets as well as necklace. The
researcher recommends that other researchers should try Bamboo mats as sleeping
materials and as well as curtains for summer huts and drinking spots decorations with
available local bamboo plants.
Description:
A dissertation in the Department of Fashion Design and Textile Education, Faculty of Vocational Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of
Education, Winneba in partial fulfilment of the Requirement for award of the Master of Technology (Fashion Design and Textiles) Degree
DECEMBER, 2021
