ABSTRACT
Weaving is a n ar t that ha s been practised from pre-historic times. There ar e two type s of weaving: the loom and off-loom weaving. Off-loom weaving involve s th e manipulation of materials wit h the fingers to form a structure . The Hausa traditional mat weaving is an off-loom weaving that ha s been in existence over a long period of time . Unfortunately , the beliefs and tradition s of th e Hausa mat weavers, have made them to become reluctant , if no t resistant t o changes and innovation s i n th e craft . This work is therefor e a n attemp t t o explor e th e possibilit y of usin g the Hausa traditiona l mat weaving fo r contemporary window blinds . The same basi c raw material used by the traditional craftsmen which is the palm frond would stil l b e used . The problems of this study are : The exploration of the Hausa traditional mat weaving crafts t o highlight possible innovation s and improvements; - Adaptation of the local mat into use as contemporary window blind s and The development of a product design based on th e creative potential o f the traditional mat that could b e appreciate d b y bot h the middle and high classes of people in the society . The objective of th e stud y are to : Document th e production process of the Hausa traditional mat weaving crafts .