Dressed beautifully, head to toe.
Bespoke couture, hand-picked fabrics, statement jewellery and skin-loving cosmetics — styled for the Gambian woman who walks into every room owning it.
An atelier on the Senegambia strip
Mariama Couture began with a single sewing machine and a queue of women who knew exactly how they wanted to look but couldn't find it on a shop rail. So we made it for them.
Today our Serrekunda atelier blends the cut of a tailor's bench with the polish of a beauty counter — bespoke outfits, hand-chosen fabrics, jewellery and cosmetics, all under one roof. You bring the occasion; we bring the elegance.
To dress every Gambian woman in something made for her body, her colour and her moment — never off the peg, never ordinary.
Our products
Bespoke Evening Dress
Made-to-measure gown in your chosen fabric. Two fittings, finished by hand.
Tailored Two-Piece (Asobi)
Matching skirt-and-top set cut from premium asobi. Perfect for ceremonies.
Premium Ankara (6 yards)
Hand-selected wax print, rich colour-fast dye. Enough for a full outfit.
Statement Headwrap
Stiffened, pre-styled gele in silk or damask. Tied to hold all day.
Gold-Tone Jewellery Set
Necklace, earrings and bangle. Tarnish-resistant, made to dazzle.
Glow Cosmetics Kit
Foundation, lip and highlighter matched to rich Gambian skin tones.
Why choose us
Made to your measure
Every couture piece is cut for your body, with two fittings before you take it home.
Premium fabrics only
Hand-picked ankara, asobi, lace and damask — colour-fast, never thin or cheap.
Beauty under one roof
Cosmetics matched to your skin tone, so the whole look is finished in one visit.
Free styling consult
Tell us the occasion on WhatsApp and we'll style the full outfit, head to toe.
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What our customers say
“They made my naming-ceremony outfit in two days and I was the best-dressed in the room. Everyone asked who tailored it.”
“The asobi was richer than anything in the market, and the fit was perfect. I won't shop anywhere else now.”
“Dress, headwrap, jewellery and my make-up matched — all sorted in one visit. Mariama just gets it.”
Frequently asked questions
How long does bespoke tailoring take?+
Most made-to-measure outfits are ready in 5–7 days, with two fittings. Need it sooner? Ask about our 48-hour express service for an added fee — message us on WhatsApp with your date.
Can I bring my own fabric?+
Of course. Bring your cloth and we'll tailor it for you, or choose from our premium ankara, asobi, lace and damask in the atelier.
Do you style for weddings and ceremonies?+
Yes — naming ceremonies, weddings and parties are our specialty. We dress brides, mothers and full bridal parties, and can match an entire group's asobi.
Are the cosmetics suited to my skin tone?+
They are. Our range is chosen for rich, deep Gambian complexions, and we colour-match foundation and lip in store so the finish looks natural, never ashy.
Get in touch
| Monday | 9:00 – 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 9:00 – 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 9:00 – 19:00 |
| Thursday | 9:00 – 19:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 – 19:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |