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Adire textile is a type of dyed cloth from south west Nigeria traditionally made by Yoruba women, using a variety of resist-dyeing techniques. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The word 'Adire' originally derives from the Yoruba words 'adi' which means to tie and 're' meaning to dye. [ 3 ]
Adire: a Yoruba tie-dyed or resist-dyed fabric that is made by applying wax or starch to certain parts of the cloth before dyeing it. Adire can be made from various fabrics, such as cotton, silk, or rayon. Adire has three main different types: Adire Eleko, Adire Oniko and Adire Alabere.
Adire textile staining. Adire Eleko example. Davies-Okundaye strives to improve lives of disadvantaged women in Nigeria through art. She teaches the unique techniques of indigo cloth-dyeing (Adire) to rural women at her workshop in south-west Nigeria. She hopes to revive the centuries-old tradition and the lives of these women. [10]
Historically textiles were used as a form of currency since the fourteenth century in West Africa and Central Africa. [3] Below is an overview of some of the common techniques and textile materials used in various African regions and countries.
Euromonitor estimated in 2015 that Nigeria accounted for 15% of a $31 billion fashion market in Sub-Saharan Africa.The Nigerian fashion industry grew 17% between 2010 and 2019, with events such as Lagos Fashion Week helping to promote it. [5]
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Adire may refer to: One of the Enochian angels; Adire (textile art), a style of decorated Nigerian Yoruba textiles; Adire Legal Professional Corporation, a Japanese ...