The Yoruba have legendary types of clothes that make them distinct from other cultures around them. They take immense pride in their attire, for which they are well known for. Clothing materials tr…

The Yoruba people are a West African ethnic group who mainly inhabit parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. The areas of these countries primarily inhabited by the ...

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Yoruba Wedding

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Omobola and CJ tied the knot in a traditional wedding and it was such a beautiful pop of coloured as the Yoruba and Delta - Igbo cultures

Traditional Yoruba clothing in Nigeria is made using Aso oke. It is a loom woven textile made in strips and sewn together to produce garments for special occasions

Yoruba, man's garment (gbariye), 1980s, cotton, embroidered with cotton, A): top: length 42 in. ; B) pants: length 33 in. C) hat: height 10-1/2 in. Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Jacob Metzger Memorial and James V. Sweetser Funds, 1988.28A-C. No Known Rights Holder.

In celebration of @worldcottonday, Ethical Fashion Initiative @ethicalfashion hosted an inspiring fashion show in Cotonou, showcasing the brilliance of 10 African designers, all sharing a deep passion for cotton. These designers were challenged to elevate cotton fiber into extraordinary creations, using fabrics sourced through EFI’s network in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Mali via @cabes_official, @koyibaton, and @espacetissage. With EFI’s guidance at every step—from fabric selection to the…