Aso-oke is a woven textile that originated from Yoruba culture. Originally from the southwestern states of Nigeria, such as Osun, Oyo, and Ondo states, it has been passed down through generations and has stood the test of time, maintaining its cultural and fashionable significance. What is Aso-Oke? Aso-oke, meaning “top cloth,” when translated to English, is a hand-woven fabric made from silk, cotton, and threads. Furthermore, the weavers make use of traditional looms to create the fabric, carefully printing patterns, motifs, and embellishments on them. Additionally, they often dye the threads using naturally derived dyes, a popular one being from
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