Abstract:
This study aims to examine the contribution of smock production in Northern Ghana, its
promotion of Northern Ghanaian cultural identity and how it impacts the Ghanaian economy
in general. The Descriptive research design was used to conduct the study. Using the multistage
sampling technique where both the convenience and purposive sampling techniques were used
to select a total 78 participants from 10 smock producers in the Norther Region of Ghana.
Questionnaires were used as the main data collection instruments. The study found that smock
production contributes significantly to the livelihood of people in the north and the general
economy of Ghana and that smock production in the Northern Region of Ghana keeps people
employed, plays a role in the garment manufacturing industrial sector and is related sub-sectors.
More so, the study observed that smock production in the Northern Region of Ghana is
challenged by low patronage, high cost of raw materials for production, financial difficulties,
non-availability of raw materials, general neglect, lack of political will and lack of investment
in machinery/equipment. From the findings of the study it was therefore recommended that
higher degree of improvement in terms of providing quality at optimal cost, maintenance and
conquering the market, and making a recognizable brand in terms of Smock production in
Northern Ghana will be achieved.
Description:
A Thesis Submitted to Department of FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILES, Faculty of
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, School of Research and Graduate Studies, University of
Education, Winneba, in Partial Fulfilment of the requirements for the awarded of
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILES