Aso oke fabric, (Yoruba: Așǫ oke, pronounced ah-SHAW-okay) is a hand loomed cloth woven by the Yoruba people of western Nigeria. Aso oke means top cloth in the English language. Usually woven by men, the fabric is used to make men's gowns, called Agbada, women's wrappers, called iro, and men's hats, called fila.
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1 Types of aso oke
2 Yoruba women's garment
3 Formal wear
4 See also
5 External links
Types of aso oke[edit]
There are three types of traditional aso oke worn by Yoruba people.
Alaari - a rich red aso oke.
Sanyan - a brown and usually light brown aso oke.
Etu - a dark blue aso oke.
Aso oke fabric is often worn with aran, a brown velvet with concentric designs.
Yoruba women's garment[edit]
When people speak of an aso oke, they are usually referring to the traditional Yoruba women's garment. It consists of four parts:
Buba - Yoruba blouse
Iro - a wrap skirt
Gele - head tie
Iborun or Ipele - shawl or shoulder sash