ADIRE
Adire is a tie and dye textile that originated from Egba land Abeokuta
It was said to have started from Jojola compound in Kemta
First produced by Chief Mrs Moniya Soetan who was the second Iyalode of Egba land at that time..
It eventually became a family craft passed down from generations to generations
Adire making used to be a profession owned majorly by females and only certain families were permitted to do it.
The first Adire was made from a white local material called TERU
In 1930 Adire making took a major turn and men began to involve themselves in the making of Adire
The men were majorly involved in the decorating techniques while the women specialized in the dyeing, tying and hand sowing
As its name implies it is tied and dipped into a dye which makes it come out in beautiful patter
Adire is a fabric that exudes the beauty and creativity in African Culture
It is worn by every tribe in Nigeria and this skill has gained international recognition too.
Adire can be used to sew any style and it fits into every occasion
Do you have Adire Fabric in your wardrobe collection?
What do you love about this fabric?
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