Archives Tag: fabrics in nigeria
Did You Know? The Ishan Cotton of Edo State
April 19, 2022
The history of Nigeria’s pre-colonial societies isn’t just about conquerors, treaties, and mass movements. It’s also about ordinary communities living off their commerce and linking up with the world through trade. The people of those times weren’t very different from us, at least in one sense: their occupations mattered as much to them as our … Continue reading Did You Know? The Ishan Cotton of Edo State
Adire Designs by ‘Maki Oh’ That You’ll Love
April 19, 2022
The adire-making tradition has been in existence since the early 19th century. Famously practised by the Yorubas, the art involves creating hand-drawn patterns on fabric with resist-dye techniques. Oyo and Osun are renowned for these indigo-dyed cloths. Top Nigerian fashion brand, Maki Oh, is keeping alive this indigenous textile tradition by projecting contemporary designs with … Continue reading Adire Designs by ‘Maki Oh’ That You’ll Love
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On Reviving Nigerian Textile Industries: How Nigerian are Made-in-Nigeria Wears?
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s textile manufacturing industries have never been so much in need of a revival as now when the nation’s tailoring sphere is seeing a crop of professional designers, and made-in-Nigeria wears have begun to blossom with acclaimed recognition within and beyond the country. But the question that continues to beg is, how Nigerian are made-in-Nigeria … Continue reading On Reviving Nigerian Textile Industries: How Nigerian are Made-in-Nigeria Wears?
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