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  • Adire – A Nigerian Staple

    By Categories: Education Fashion, NigeriaPublished On: October 29, 2024

    ADIRE

    Adire which in Yoruba lingua literally translates to something (like a fabric) tied with a twine or thread and dipped into a dye solution to create a resist dyeing process. Adire is a fabric design tied and dipped into indigo dye solution. The fabric is then untied after drying to reveal a unique on the fabric.
    Yorubaland is situated in the south wester part of Nigeria in West Africa.

    The art of adire making dates to circa […]

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