Cotton fabric - Aso Oke - Nigeria
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Original cotton fabric titled 'Tissu en coton' from Nigeria, woven by the Aso Oke Yoruba people, measuring 204 cm by 172 cm and listed in good condition.
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Asọ Oke Cotton Fabric – Nigeria
This cotton Asọ Oke fabric comes from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, renowned for the richness of its textile heritage and the excellence of its craftsmanship. The term Asọ Oke, meaning "fabric of the high country", designates a traditionally handwoven textile worn at important ceremonies such as weddings, festivals and family events. Symbol of elegance and distinction, it occupies an essential place in Yoruba cultural identity.
This piece is distinguished by the quality of its weave, the richness of its motifs and the harmony of its composition. The cotton, carefully worked according to traditional techniques, highlights the artisans' know-how and the fineness of the finishes. The whole possesses a contemporary dimension, particularly appreciated by collectors and lovers of African textile art for its refined aesthetics and its contemporary interpretation of an ancestral craft.
Asọ Oke Cotton Fabric – Nigeria
This cotton Asọ Oke fabric comes from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, renowned for the richness of its textile heritage and the excellence of its craftsmanship. The term Asọ Oke, meaning "fabric of the high country", designates a traditionally handwoven textile worn at important ceremonies such as weddings, festivals and family events. Symbol of elegance and distinction, it occupies an essential place in Yoruba cultural identity.
This piece is distinguished by the quality of its weave, the richness of its motifs and the harmony of its composition. The cotton, carefully worked according to traditional techniques, highlights the artisans' know-how and the fineness of the finishes. The whole possesses a contemporary dimension, particularly appreciated by collectors and lovers of African textile art for its refined aesthetics and its contemporary interpretation of an ancestral craft.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Aso Oke
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Cotton
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Cotton fabric
Height
204 cm
Width
172 cm
Depth
1 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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