TITLE:
Tools, Equipment and Materials Used in the Production of “Toghu” Contemporary Fashion and Accessories in the Grassland Region of Cameroon
AUTHORS:
Evodia Ndifor Bitoh
KEYWORDS:
Toghu, Tools, Equipment, Materials, Production
JOURNAL NAME:
Art and Design Review,
Vol.14 No.1,
February
11,
2026
ABSTRACT: The twenty first century contemporary Cameroonian society aligns with a progressive change in aesthetics, fashion and accessories. A good observation of the tools, equipment, and materials use in Toghu production is very pertinent in our contemporary Cameroonian society. There is a paramount importance to examine the tools, equipment and materials used in the production of Toghu. This arises given the need to identify, analyze and preserve important episteme for future generations. The focus of this article is to elucidate the different modern tools, materials, and equipment used in the production of “Toghu” within the contemporary fashion and accessories in the Northwest region, particularly grassland of Cameroon. Our aim is to show how these tools, equipment, and materials aid producers and productivity in the grassland and Cameroon as a Nation. The descriptive research design method will be employed for effective presentation and documentation of data tools and equipment used in Toghu production. The efficiency of materials with the various techniques suitable for the mass production of fashion and accessories are explored in this study. Sustainable ways to adapt to the changes of time, recreational patterns with the modification of tools and fashion techniques in combining industrial technology are considered in this article. We shall investigate how the use of tools in Toghu production fosters ability and skill development among artisan and young people. The article will contribute to the mastery as well as preservation of traditional craftsmanship with the transmission of knowledge to future generations. The research presents knowledge of some similar tools, equipment, and materials used for the production of cloth and clothing accessories. Equipment such as sewing machines with norms 301, 302, and 504 are used for production. Tools like a tape measure printed Tough fabric, black velvet fabric, and many other as found in the article are used for the production of contemporary fashion Toghu products in Cameroon. Each serves a distinct purpose in the creation of any final product.