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Nigeria’s aso-oke weaving tradition gains global spotlight

11 Apr 2026, 12:34 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)
Nigeria’s aso-oke weaving tradition gains global spotlight
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

In Iseyin, a quiet town in southwestern Nigeria, shaded corners and narrow alleys have become busy hubs for weaving aso-oke, a traditional Yoruba fabric. Long produced by hand, the thick, often brightly colored textile is deeply rooted in cultural heritage and identity.