Maccen · About
Cameroonian heritage, made by hand.
by APO
The story
Aunty stitches ceremonial pieces from her atelier outside Washington, DC. Toghu gowns for weddings and Lela. Coral bridal sets for once-in-a-lifetime mornings. Chief caps with porcupine quill. Every piece is a conversation, every price a relationship.
Made by hand by
APO.
“Founder of Maccen. Known to family and customers as Aunty. Has been stitching ceremonial pieces for the Cameroonian diaspora since long before the brand had a name.”
From the studio's customers
In their own words.
Aunty made my Lela Day robe. She remembered my mother's name and my grandmother's ceremony before I asked. The piece carried both.
Bih N.
Washington, DC · Lela
Mother and daughter Toghu set for my niece's naming ceremony. Aunty cut both in three weeks and they came out with the same atoghu trim. Grace itself.
Mengwie A.
Silver Spring, MD · Naming ceremony
Coral bridal set. Once-in-a-lifetime morning, once-in-a-lifetime piece. Aunty took her time and the piece showed it.
Akwen E.
Toronto · Wedding
As featured in
- Cameroon Tribune
- Bamenda Voice
- DMV Cameroonian Cultural Association
- Lela Ceremony Gazette
The work
Pieces in the studio.
A small slice of what Maccen is making right now.
Reach the studio
We're in Washington, DC.
(202) 652-6940
By appointment · Washington, DC
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