Djembe Hats
Distinctive Color Conscious djembe hats are custom-made and available in three styles: Mudcloth, Kente, and Assorted Motifs. Unlike other manufacturers that sell drum covers in generic “large, medium, and small” sizes, each Color Conscious hat is custom-made to a drum’s specified diameter.
To protect the drum head, 1/2” foam is layered between top fabric and lining. Elastic sides allow easy placement and removal.
Our stock of cotton fabrics changes regularly, so inquire before ordering. Also, the patterns of hand-painted mudcloth vary quite a bit, so although the coloring is fairly standard, no two mudcloth patterns are alike.
For directions on how to measure your drum for correct hat sizing, see Order Tips on the Order page.
Mudcloth Style Djembe Hats
Choose from three mudcloth colors: Black and White; Black/White/Brown; Indigo
Hand-dyed and hand-painted, no two pieces of mudcloth are alike. Each piece of mudcloth will vary, so no two hats will be the same.$40 for all Mudcloth Hats
Kente Style Fabric Djembe Hats
Select from the Kente Style fabrics below. Style inventory varies; inquire before ordering.
$35 for all Kente Style Hats
Assorted Motif Style Djembe Hats
Choose from these cotton fabrics below. Some selections are in limited supply; inquire before ordering.
$35 for all Assorted Motif Style Hats
Testimonials
“Color Conscious djembe hats are the best available. The design and fabric selection not only protects the head but also makes each hat a work of art in itself. They are beautiful!”
Raynor Carroll — Pasadena, CA
Principal Percussion (retired), Los Angeles Philharmonic
“The selection of vibrant colors and patterns, makes Color Conscious the place to go if you're looking for a custom, well made djembe hat.»
Frank Kumiega, percussionist — Wilmington, MA
“If you need a djembe hat, this is the place to go. Absolutely the best place we have found for djembe hats. All you need to know is the diameter of your drum, and they will do the rest.”
Frank Thompson — Scottsdale, AZ
AZ Rhythm Connection, Founder
Remo Drum Circle Facilitator
National HeartRHYTHMS Trainer
“Beautiful work on my talking drum hat.... [The fabric] is absolutely gorgeous...and your sizing was perfect.”
Scott Senate — Deerfield Beach, FL
The late master drummer (1950-2021), Mamady Keita, gets fitted for a Color Conscious djembe hat in Los Angeles, CA during his 2001 U.S. tour. For more information about Mr. Keita, see Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy.
“I love protecting my djembe with this hat. It's a perfect fit in both style and form. Keep up the beautiful work.”
Elliot Peper, Percussionist — New York, NY