Zero Waste
We upcycle textile offcuts into
stunning, durable fabrics.
56,000kg
Over 50kg of textile waste
diverted to date.
1200+
Over 1200 artisans trained
or employed.
Who We Are
Our handwoven fabrics are meticulously crafted by local artisans.
We are a pioneering Nigerian brand in circular textile design, transforming waste into beauty through time-honoured weaving. Our handwoven fabrics are meticulously crafted by local artisans, incorporating textile industry waste into yarn using age-old Nigerian traditional weaving methods. Many industry players now contribute their own offcuts and textile waste to us for transformation into bespoke fabrics, which they feature in their new collections — a testament to the growing impact of our educational outreach and circular model.
Our Core Pillars
We operate with
a bold vision -
to weave a future where waste is beauty,
heritage is innovation, and fashion is ethical.
Zero
Waste
We upcycle textile offcuts into stunning, durable fabrics.
Cultural
Preservation
We employ traditional Nigerian weavers and techniques.
Community
Empowerment
Our work sustains local artisans and builds circular economies.
Education &
Collaboration
We educate designers, brands, and producers on circular practices and repurpose their waste into new collections.
Our Story
Can Waste
become Wealth?
Diakwu Cloth is more than just a fabric — it's a testament to sustainability.
In a landscape overwhelmed by fast fashion and discarded textiles, we saw both a problem and an opportunity. By collecting post-consumer and industrial textile waste and passing it through the skilled hands of Nigerian weavers, we began creating something new: Diakwu Cloth — a fabric with a soul.
Why Us
What makes us
different?
Pioneering Circular Weaving
Nigeria's first brand to repurpose textile waste by weaving it into new cloth using indigenous looms.
Upcycled Textile Waste
We source high-quality offcuts and rejected textiles from fashion houses, markets, and tailors.
Industry Collaboration
Designers and producers donate waste for conversion into exclusive new fabrics.
Indigenous Techniques
We use age-old methods of loom weaving unique to diverse Nigerian communities.
No Two Alike
Each weave is distinct, making every Diakwu product a one-of-a-kind piece.