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Forgotten Nigerian Cloth: Yoruba Aso Ipo


Photos from Hardcottage quilts
Aso Ipo meaning "cloth from red cloth" is a red and tan woven patterned Yoruba status cloth.
With a history dating back to the 16th century, Aso Ipo was woven on a vertical loom using weft yarn.
The patterns were dyed blue for the king and also in yellowish-tan with tumeric.
Production of this cloth is thought to have ended in the 70's and can only be found in museums.

I find African fabrics fascinating, packed with creativity and history that's why I feature them. They were certainly woven with lots of love and care.


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4 comments:

  1. Anonymous16 October 2012 at 23:52

    I did n't know there a fabric called Aso Ipo, this is a revelation

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  2. Anonymous17 October 2012 at 15:39

    Can anyone tell me why Aso Ipo fabric, an export item in the 17th century Nigeria is now forgotten? Its a disgrace ...

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  3. Anonymous17 October 2012 at 15:40

    Its a shame, a huge one

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  4. Nene Aloka19 October 2012 at 15:07

    Not in Nigerian history but in British. Shame!

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