Aso oke

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Aso oke (Yoruba: Aṣọ òkè), lit. 'cloth from the hinterland' or simply 'country cloth', also known by its original name of Aso ofi lit. 'cloth of the loom', is a hand-woven cloth that originated among the Yoruba people of Yorubaland in Nigeria and beyond. Aso oke comes in hundreds of unique patterns; at least 150 distinct patterns were observed in a single year — 1978 just in the Ibadan and Lagos market, and new patters are constantly being developed based on cultural evolution and consumer requirements. Usually woven by men, the fabric is used to make men's gowns, called agbada and hats called fila, as well as various articles of Yoruba female clothing, such as; wrappers called Ìró, blouses called Bùbá, fitted gowns called Komole, head ties called gele, as well as sashes and shoulder shawls called Ìborùn for both genders, used around the neck by men and across the shoulder or hip by women, large cloths for men called Ibora when used as a cape, and Gogowu when used as a toga, a second wrapper...

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