Our Story
Our Story
Reviving the Art of Hand-Dyed Fabric
In Ghana, hand-dyed cloth has always carried deep cultural meaning. It marks our ceremonies, tells our stories, and signals our identity. Over time, however, the soul of this craft was often lost to the speed of mass production.
Tampoori was born in 2020 to return dignity to the process. We believe in slowing down, working by hand, and creating artisanal fabrics that feel considered, soulful, and unique.
A Woman-Led Textile Studio in the Heart of Accra
Tampoori is a woman-led textile studio based in Accra, Ghana. We specialize in small-batch, hand-dyed textiles rooted in traditional Ghanaian dyeing techniques. Our work begins with high-quality natural fibers: cotton, linen, silk, and rayon, and a commitment to circularity.
We take pride in sourcing premium offcuts from local secondhand markets (locally known as Obroni Wawu) and rescuing fabric misprints from local mills. By carefully selecting and hand-dyeing these materials, we give them a second life as one-of-a-kind, sustainable designs.
From a Mother-Daughter Project to a Thriving Creative Team
What began as a deeply personal passion project at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a vibrant community.
- Aba, a retired matron with a lifelong love for textiles, returned to her roots to lead our hand-dyeing artistry.
- Efuwa stepped in to organise, document, and build the structure that allows our craft to reach the world.
- Adwoba runs our day-to-day operations with precision, ensuring our studio runs like clockwork.
Today, our team of six women handles everything from fabric preparation and batik wax-resist to sewing, finishing, and global marketing. Together, we aren’t just making fabric; we are building a legacy of female empowerment in Ghana’s creative economy.
Small-Batch, Sustainable, and Made with Intention
At Tampoori, we don’t believe in copies or mass production. Everything we make is dyed in small batches. If a print doesn't feel right, we don't discard it; we repurpose and reimagine it.
We have proudly served over a thousand customers and collaborated with Ghanaian luxury fashion houses, emerging designers, and local restaurateurs. Whether you see us at a local Accra craft fair or browse our online shop, you are seeing a story told through color.
We create premium hand-dyed fabrics, artisanal table linens, and simple unisex clothing; timeless pieces meant to be worn, loved, and passed down to the next generation.
Tampoori is inspired by joy and made for those who live with intention.