Mo Abudu covers new issue of Mania Magazine

This issue covers Mo Abudu, a media personality with many stripes of entrepreneurial competence; in an exclusive interview with Dimeji Alara, she shares on her journey so far.

Aṣọ-Oke : Clothes from the up-country

Aṣọ-Oke is a popular attire in Yorubaland, usually worn by couples on their traditional wedding day or by people attending a classy, glamorous and indigenous party. Yoruba people take pride in this attire hence its prestige. Aṣọ-Oke is a short form of Aso Ilu Oke meaning clothes from the up-country. It is the traditional wear of the Yoruba people. Aṣọ-Oke clothing materials typically come from processed cottons from traditional weavers in Yorubaland.

Basically, Yoruba's Aṣo-oke comes in three major colours: Alaari – a rich red Aṣọ-Oke, Sanyan- a brown and usual light brown Aṣọ-Oke, and Ẹtu- a dark blue Aṣọ-Oke.

There are also Aso-ofi - pure white yarned cloths, used as cover cloth, it can be sewn and worn.

Aran- a velvet clothing material sewn into Danṣiki and Kẹmbẹ, worn by the rich.

Adirẹ - cloth with various patterns and designs, dye in indigo ink (Ẹlu).

These fabrics are used to make pertinent women’s wrapper called Iro and notable men’s large gown called Agbada. There are also different sorts of hat designs to complement the dress; Fila for men and Gele for women. 

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