New Handmade Authentic African Aso Oke Cloth
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approximately 58 x 81 inches
back and edge of cloth
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The Aso Oke cloth of the Yoruba of Nigeria has been woven for hundreds of years in one form or another. Archaeological sites such as Ife reveal looms of great antiquity. The cloth today is woven much as it was centuries ago, but combines the traditional and modern threads for a look both old and new.
Originally, the pieces were either deep indigo, a natural beige silk, or an imported magenta silk weave. Today, the strands of cotton, polyester, rayon, silk, lurex, and acrylic are all merged on narrow strip looms into long, thin pieces of fabric. Traditionally, the weavers were men, but women have begun learning the trade recently as well. These strips are then sewn together to create a piece of fabric unique from all others ever created. Sometimes, an artist doesn't have quite enough of one strip, and will add a totally different one to even things up. In yet more artistic whimsy, pieces may come hemmed, partially hemmed, or totally unhemmed. The open work, embroidery, shine, design, textures, and color dance together to impress the present day patron just as it did the royalty and elite of the past.
For more asoke cloth , mud cloth and korhogo, Kuba cloth, and African batiks, come browse our entire gallery!
As this fabric is handwoven, some slubs, imperfections, and unevenness may occur. All measurements are approximate. Each piece, even in the same pattern, is unique!
Condition: New
Materials: many possible materials, including cotton, polyester, rayon, silk, acrylic, lurex
Origin: Nigeria, Africa
Dimensions: approximately 58 x 81 inches
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