Cotton Aso Oke fabric - Yoruba - Nigeria (No reserve price)

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The Yoruba Aso Oke Cotton Fabric is a handwoven textile from Nigeria.

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Aso Oke Cotton Fabric – Nigeria – Traditionally handwoven textile

This Aso Oke fabric comes from Yoruba textile traditions in Nigeria. It is a handwoven textile on traditional horizontal looms, made of narrow bands then assembled to form a fabric used for important events such as ceremonies, weddings and community celebrations. This type of fabric holds a central place in Yoruba dressing practices, where it is associated with social prestige and cultural expression through motifs and color combinations.

The piece stands out for the quality of its weaving and the regularity of its structure, creating a rhythmic and balanced overall. The motifs and color contrasts enhance its visual presence and give it a decidedly contemporary reading, highly appreciated in current interiors and decorative approaches. The ensemble showcases a strong graphic composition, where the simplicity of the weaving becomes a true aesthetic language.

Aso Oke Cotton Fabric – Nigeria – Traditionally handwoven textile

This Aso Oke fabric comes from Yoruba textile traditions in Nigeria. It is a handwoven textile on traditional horizontal looms, made of narrow bands then assembled to form a fabric used for important events such as ceremonies, weddings and community celebrations. This type of fabric holds a central place in Yoruba dressing practices, where it is associated with social prestige and cultural expression through motifs and color combinations.

The piece stands out for the quality of its weaving and the regularity of its structure, creating a rhythmic and balanced overall. The motifs and color contrasts enhance its visual presence and give it a decidedly contemporary reading, highly appreciated in current interiors and decorative approaches. The ensemble showcases a strong graphic composition, where the simplicity of the weaving becomes a true aesthetic language.

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Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Yoruba
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Cotton
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Cotton Aso Oke fabric
Height
128 cm
Width
195 cm
Depth
1 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
8699
Objects sold
91.76%
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