There is never too much patriotism when it comes on to this time of the year, and if you purchase a few items from Crochet ByShadae and fancy up yourself in Jamaican colours as the proud Jamaican you are, you’re sure to turn some heads.

High school teacher and Crochet ByShadae principal Shadae Smith says her contributions to the craft industry through her designs are a tangible expression of her love for Jamaica and a vibrant celebration of her heritage. An assortment of Smith’s designs make use of the Jamaica flag colours, black, green and gold, and Tuesday Style Fashion (TSF) took notice of her Primera bags (which includes a special-edition), along with her ruffle hats.

In starting Crochet ByShadae, Smith had the opportunity to combine her love for crochet with her Jamaican heritage but she was intentional about how she decided to function as a designer. In designing her products, Smith believes in slow fashion — creating pieces mindfully and sustainably — and ensures she chooses eco-friendly raw materials and prioritises designing high quality and durable pieces.

Crochet ByShadae is a contemporary crochet brand with Jamaican flare. Smith does not shy away from using raw materials like wood, beading, plastic and metals with her yarn to achieve a final product.

Defining her pieces as timeless yet trendy, Smith tells TSF about her feeling of fulfilment after designing her special-edition Primera bag that features all three Jamaica flag colours. “It was like unlocking a hidden potential. Creating a piece that not only looked beautiful but also represented my roots,” she says.

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