Aso-Oke also called Ofi is a type of hand-made fabric usually done by weaving and this art of weaving and styling of this particular fabric material originated from the Yorubas (South-western people of Nigeria). It is a cloth worn by people of high social status in …

4 天之前 · There are three most recognized types of aso ofi in Yorubaland and these types are known through their colours, textures and styles- particularly their colours. History has it that these three types of aso ofi- Etu, Sanyan and Alaari, are the only ones that were sustained.

2018年11月28日 · Cloth weaving (Aso-Oke) started centuries ago amongst the Yoruba’s but predominantly amongst the Iseyin’s (Oyo-State), Ede (Osun State) and Okene Kogi State. The fibres used for weaving are either locally sourced or brought from neighboring states (northern parts of the country).

2017年9月21日 · The primary industry of Iseyin is cotton-based textiles, and it is reputed as the home of Aso Ofi or Aso Oke, a popular traditional fabric worn on special occasions by the Yoruba usually for coronation, chieftaincy, wedding engagement, festivals, naming ceremony and other important events.

2016年9月22日 · In Oyo State, the government has decided to tap into the opportunities of the day to promote a special Yoruba traditional fabric known as Aso Ofi also called Aso Oke, worn on special occasions by the Yoruba, especially for coronation, chieftaincy, wedding engagement, festivals, naming ceremony and other important events.

2023年3月23日 · The twentieth century witnessed an increasing surge in demand for Aso-ofi which has meant that its production is widespread throughout southwestern Nigeria. it has become synonymous with Yoruba identity and the cloth is used for the manufacture of garments associated with prestigious moments such as weddings, graduations, religions festivals ...

2017年9月26日 · ASO ofi is the traditional wear of the Yoruba ethnic group in southwest Nigeria. It is a cloth that is worn on special occasions. The cloth is worn during chieftaincy, festivals, engagement,...

2023年8月2日 · Aso Òkè is used as aso-ebi (customized uniform or commemorative dress). Aso-ebi connotes the wearing of a chosen or commissioned cloth as a uniform dress to commemorate or

Aso-Oke is a short form of Aso Ilu Oke also known as Aso-Ofi meaning clothes from the up-country. It is the traditional wear of the Yoruba's (the tribe of the southwest people in Nigeria, Africa). The Yoruba's are the second largest tribe in Nigeria after the Northerners.

2025年2月20日 · In yet another culturally enriching move, Governor Seyi Makinde (GSM) has reaffirmed his commitment to the economic and cultural revitalisation of Oyo State with the introduction of the policy directive that civil/public servants in …