Gaëlle Raïssa

I'm Gaelle Raissa, the crafter behind HIBOU creations, a celebration of African fabric through accessories and clothing.
My aim is to sprinkle beautiful colours into people's lives. HIBOU creations was born out of my love for crafting and the pleasure of making people happy with handmade stuff. I am mostly self taught and choose to work with the African fabric because of its wealth of colours and the impact these colours have on our lives. Ultimately, I want people to feel Hyper, Inspired, Beautiful, Original and Unique. I'm very attentive to details and make each piece with a lot of love and care. My products range from fashion accessories, clothing and jewellery to homeware. I’m conscious about our impact on the planet so I try to make sure my materials are environmentally friendly, and I try to minimise waste by using as much of the fabric as possible. I source most of my fabric from my hometown, #Foumban, in Cameroon (whenever I'm there), to help the small businesses that are mainly owned by women. I'm also happy to work on Custom made items, so feel free to get in touch.