We recently spoke to one of our newest sponsors... Mrs. Iris Nutsugah of YawaBears! She talks about the bears and the children's clothing line as well as the history and the future of the company in this interview! Also check out YawaBears at this direct link http://www.yawabears.com
South East Hip Hop Magazine: How are you doing?
Mrs. Iris Nutsugah, YawaBears Designer: I am well. The YawaBears team is well, too. Yawa Bears is growing everyday.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: How long have you been making YawaBears and the children clothes?
Mrs. Iris Nutsugah, YawaBears Designer: YawaBears is a new company. YawaBears was born October 31, 2013. Our first YawaBear was made October 2013. YawaBears clothing line started six months later.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: How did YawaBears all begin?
Mrs. Iris Nutsugah, YawaBears Designer: YawaBears started with an idea the first of October 2013. I, Mrs. Iris Nutsugah wanted to purchase a teddy bear for my Grandbaby's expected birth but after searching for an Africentric teddy bear without any success, I decided to design one. Now, our (YawaBears) motto is "the new baby behind me".
South East Hip Hop Magazine: For those that may not know, what does "Yawa" mean? Educate the readers.
Mrs. Iris Nutsugah, YawaBears Designer: In the Ewe language, Yawa means a female child born on Thursday. The Ewe African culture, the child is named in a ceremony called an "outdooring".
South East Hip Hop Magazine: What type of material do you use?
Mrs. Iris Nutsugah, YawaBears Designer: YawaBears and our children clothing are made with African Wax Prints.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: How would you describe your products for those who haven't seen the designs yet?
Mrs. Iris Nutsugah, YawaBears Designer: YawaBears products are designed to attract and appeal to the modern-western Afri-centric and Afro-centric fashion models, ceremonials, events, and everyday users.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: Who do you make your products for? Who are the types of people that would enjoy the brand the most?
Mrs. Iris Nutsugah, YawaBears Designer: YawaBears products are made for children. Each YawaBears' is uniquely designed and hand picked by the customer of their choice to select an African-Wax Print which is then, hand-stitched made to last. We guarantee the stitch! Additional YawaBears products are: African Wax Prints personalized quilts, designer children cloths, photograph ceramic tiles, YawaBears T-shirts (children) and YawaBears clothes and doll cloths by request. Our services include personalize embroidery and YawaBears models event planning.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: How can people look at the designs and buy the products?
Mrs. Iris Nutsugah, YawaBears Designer: YawaBears is on FaceBook, Esty, and
http://www.yawabears.com to purchase. Most personalize orders are done by request via email, webpage and facebook contacts.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: Do you make custom designs?
Mrs. Iris Nutsugah, YawaBears Designer: Yes, we make specialty custom designs. We work with the customer from start (selecting out an African Wax Print), body measurements if needed to the finish design product - free photography for children only.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: What do you have coming for 2015?
Mrs. Iris Nutsugah, YawaBears Designer: The YawaBears Team have a few projects lined-up. We are recruiting YawaBears models to expand our brand collectively designing a range of children sizes. We have in our plans to instruct - up and coming young fashion designers (children sewing classes only).
South East Hip Hop Magazine: Is there anything else you would like to plug or mention about YawaBears?
Mrs. Iris Nutsugah, YawaBears Designer: Yes, YawaBears intend on participating in more events through out the year. Announcements will be posted on Facebook and Twitter. Like our page to keep up with updates. We would encourage our YawaBear viewers to take advantage of our FREE gifts when available for example, our children photography sessions, t-shirts, and more give-aways through out the year. The YawaBears Team plan to open a store- front soon, and, finally, I would personally like to invite all to journey with YawaBears and the Africanrise Organization to travel to West Africa to see where our African Wax Prints are purchased. We buy all of our African Wax Prints from West Africa (Ghana). Also a shout out to the YawaBear team.....Mirror Me Media Photographer, and Media, Sylvanous Nutsugah, Jewerly Designer and Tiffany Jones, Coordinator.
