The weavers said smock weaving, apart from being a trade that young people could venture into, it had a great potential to create employment for the youth. They urged government to device modalities ...

Smock weaving as an economic vocation and non- traditional export in the Upper East Region, is one of the major sources of livelihood among many communities but the weavers are challenged.

Regional News of Wednesday, 19 August 2020 Disclaimer Source: GNA Children abandon e-learning to acquire smock weaving skills « Prev Next » Comments (0) Listen to Article Share: Some children ...

The ballooning costs are consequently impacting the sale of smock which has seen at least 20% upward adjustment in price. It was a busy morning at Comfort Nyuur’s weaving shop in the Upper West ...

Smock (batakari) weaving is a major economic activity at Daboya, the capital of the North Gonja District in the Northern. The town is noted for beautiful quality smocks, but rising cost of production ...

1Mr Ishmael Mohammed, the Secretary of the Bolgatanga Smock Weavers Association, said although the weavers had difficulties getting access to weaving materials such as thread and dye, they were ...

Made of the finest leaves and woven so tightly they are water-resistant, raffia smocks are suitable for men's work in rice fields and forest. Preparing raffia fiber for weaving is arduous work for ...