Adire making;A tool for developing nations

A lot of third world countries are blessed with rich cultural heritage,diverse forms of Art such as the pottery ,woodcarvings, textile weavings etc.

We will be looking at a very beautiful work of art from the ancient city of Abeokuta.Adire is an integral part of the Abeokuta culture.

What is Adire?It is the indigo-dyed cloth made by the Yoruba people.It is a textile that is made from a resist-dye cloth.

There are Two basic techniques of making Adire.

1)ONIKO:This is a tie-resist where raffia is used in tying into different patterns,sometimes objects like stones and seeds can be used.

2)ELEKO:Starch is used in form of paste as a resist in the dying.The starch is used to make the desired patterns on a side of the cloth.This pattern or design can be done through freehand or by stencils.

source

Styles Of Adire.

source

Source

Looking good is serious business !

source

The guys are not left out

source

I believe if only the developing nations can refine their resources and promote their cultural heritage maybe Poverty can be reduced.

References

Saheed,Z.S.(2013)Adire Textile ;A cultural Heritage and Enterpreneurial craft in Egbaland,Nigeria.international journal of small Business and Enterpreneurship Research 11-18.

source