Open AccessThe Social Phenomenon of Yoruba Hand-woven Fabric (Aso-Oke): A Re-Appearance of the Weaving Mechanism
Author(s) -
Olujoke Stella Akinrujomu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
addaiyan journal of arts humanaties and social sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2581-8783
DOI - 10.36099/ajahss.2.5.5
Subject(s) - weaving , yoruba , clothing , phenomenon , mechanism (biology) , textile , perspective (graphical) , cultural phenomenon , materials science , composite material , sociology , physics , history , art , visual arts , anthropology , archaeology , linguistics , philosophy , quantum mechanics
The paper examines the social phenomenon of Yoruba hand-woven fabric (Aso-Oke): A Re-Appearance of the weaving mechanism in southwest states of Nigeria. The study examines fabrics woven with handspun yarns and the socio-cultural impact of Aso Oke (the use of Aso Oke). The paper also examines the use of Aso Oke clothing (Socio-cultural perspective). Appropriate conclusions and recommendations were made.