Vintage Yoruba Handwoven Aso Oke African Textile

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Aso Oke weaving is done on narrow-head looms. The fabric used is either cotton or wild silk, usually beige. The … more Aso Oke weaving is done on narrow-head looms. The fabric used is either cotton or wild silk, usually beige. The weavings are used for special occasions, including engagements, weddings, naming ceremonies for babies, chieftaincy title ceremonies, and religious holidays, both Christian and Islamic.

Supplementary weft float and brocade patterning are common, as is the distinctive openwork made by using weft threads to tie together a group of warps. Lurex from Japan, a metallic thread, is sometimes used. Men have traditionally done the weaving, but some women weave as well. less