Product History & Care
Aso Oke:
Aso Oke is translated to mean “clothing from the Hinterland and dates back to the 15th century in Nigeria. This fabric is all natural and woven by hand with varying colors of threads. Aso Oke should only be dry-cleaned after several wears and can last for decades. In Yorubaland this fabric is often passed down from generation to generation.
Ankara:
Ankara is one of the most popular cotton fabrics in Nigeria. This well-known and easy to wear fabric can be casual or dressy depending on the occasion and translate from season to season. This fabric comes in different patterns, and note that colors may vary within each batch.
Adire:
Adire is a Yoruba word which means tie and dye. This fabric was originally an indigo died clothe made in Southwestern Nigeria by Yoruba women using resist dye techniques. This is perhaps one of the most common fabrics worn in many African countries.