Wumpini Blue Mayafi

Wumpini Blue Mayafi – Maxi Cotton Veil with Scalloped Embroidery and Lace Detailing
Maxi | Baby Blue | Embroidered Cotton

The Mayafi holds meaning across West African communities—known as Mayafi (Hausa: Ghana, Nigeria, Niger), Kala Ibadou (Wolof: Gambia), and Iburon (Yoruba: Nigeria). This classic cotton style, with its full-bodied drape and refined finish, is often worn by married women and brides as a mark of honour and grace.

The Wumpini Blue Mayafi is crafted in a soft baby blue cotton and framed on all sides with scalloped embroidery in tonal thread and gold accents. Guipure-style lace adds subtle structure and elegance along the edges, giving the veil both texture and presence.

A timeless addition to ceremonial wear, it is also a deeply meaningful gift—whether for a mother, a new bride, or to mark a baby naming ceremony. Designed in a generous maxi length, Wumpini offers gentle coverage with cultural depth, made to accompany life’s tender milestones.

Part of Sonjiki’s With You Always Mayafi Collection.

Style Notes

• Fabric: Lightweight cotton with a soft, breathable texture
• Embellishment: Tonal blue and soft gold embroidery
• Borders: Fully scalloped with guipure-style lace trim
• Size: Maxi (approx. 240cm x 110cm)
• Styling: Traditionally worn as a veil, headwrap or shoulder drape
• Context: In many West African cultures, this cotton Mayafi style is reserved for married women or special life occasions

Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cold water and lay flat to dry to preserve the embroidery and lace detailing.

Please note: Colours may vary slightly due to screen settings and lighting.