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Aso Oke sewn into Agbada outfit and Fila Traditional Yoruba women's garment. Aso oke fabric, (Yoruba: aṣọ òkè, pronounced ah-SHAW-okay) is a hand-woven cloth that originated from the Yoruba people of Yorubaland within today's Nigeria, Benin and Togo.
Uli (Uri) are the curvilinear traditional designs drawn by the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. These designs are generally abstract, consisting of linear forms and geometric shapes, though there are some representational elements. Traditionally, these are either stained onto the body or painted onto the sides of buildings as murals. [1]
A samosa (/ s ə ˈ m oʊ s ə /) (listen ⓘ) ( Persian: سمبوسه) from the Persian word sambosag (سنبوسگ) (meaning 'triangular pastry') is a fried South Asian [2] and West Asian snack. It is a pastry with a savory filling, mostly vegetables , spiced potatoes , onions , and peas , but also meat or fish .
Nigerian women fashion designers (26 P) P. Nigerian women painters (7 P) Nigerian women photographers (15 P) S. Nigerian women sculptors (6 P) Pages in category ...
She incorporates traditional West African textiles such as Ankara [3] with modern tailoring techniques and an emphasis on beading and sequin trim. [4] Senegalese-American actress Issa Rae has worn her clothing. [5] In 2012 she was featured in Vogue Italia. [6] Lisa Folawiyo wearing her own designs
Olowu was born in Lagos, Nigeria, to a Jamaican mother and Nigerian Yoruba father. [1] He grew up in Lagos, spending summers in Europe [2] [3] He moved to the United Kingdom when he was 16, [4] later attending the University of Kent at Canterbury and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Law .
Plantain mosa is a Nigerian snack which is a component of small chops. Other components of small chops include grilled chicken, spring roll, samosa and puff puff. [1]Mosa is similar to the Ghanaian Tatale except that it is made with over-ripe plantain, eggs and flour while the latter is made with same plantain, ginger and spices.
Yoruba women's clothing is also an impactful part of the Nigerian culture and the African culture. The clothing showcases the diversity, beauty, and richness of Yoruba people and by extension the African continent and its people. The clothing also inspires and influences other forms of art and expression, such as music, dance, literature, and ...