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Aso Oke Cloths
Delivery
Across country
7-30 days
₦ 10,000 - 100,000
Aso Oke (Yoruba: _Aṣọ òkè_) means “top cloth” or “cloth from the hinterland”. It’s a hand-woven prestige fabric from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria, Benin, and Togo.
Here’s the breakdown:
What it is
- Hand-woven on narrow strip looms, usually by men.
- Traditionally made from cotton, silk, and sometimes metallic threads like Lurex. Modern versions use synthetic fibers too.
- Woven in strips about 7 inches wide, then sewn together to make larger garments.
Main types
There are 3 classic types:
1. Sanyan: Tan/beige, made from raw silk and cotton. Smooth texture.
2.Alaari: Deep magenta/purple, made from silk dyed with crimson.
3.Etu:
There are 2 main techniques: carryover njawu and openwork eleya.
₦ 15,000
Negotiable₦ 12,000
≥ 50 pieces
Safety tips
- Avoid paying in advance, even for delivery
- Meet with the seller at a safe public place
- Inspect the item and ensure it's exactly what you want
- Make sure that the packed item is the one you've inspected
- Only pay if you're satisfied
