From punishment to purpose: Meet the Ghanaian artisan turning school cane into décor
Doreen Demuyakor, an Accra-based artisan, has been transforming cane into abstract wall hangings, decorative mirrors, and bespoke interior décor pieces since 2023. She stated, "I use cane because it is the medium I'm able to express myself the most with." She also added, "Besides, I thought it would be the best use for something that traumatised students and children in schools and homes."
Demuyakor describes herself as naturally dexterous and someone who has always found joy in creating things with her hands. Her craft journey was not planned. A turning point came during a casual conversation with her former boss, who challenged her to make a mirror. She chose cane for the frame, used a picture she found online as inspiration, and recreated it. Her former boss loved the outcome and later requested a bigger piece. After that, he gave her six months to understudy a cane craft master. Three years on, Demuyakor has developed a unique style and does not always sketch her designs first or plan every curve before starting a piece.
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Doreen Demuyakor, an Accra-based artisan, is transforming cane-a material with a fraught history in Ghanaian schools-into unique art and decor. Her
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