BRIEF HISTORY Adire goes as far back as the 19th century, this craft was formerly known to be a family business. Individuals who were not from a certain family were not allowed to partake in adire production as it was a family’s heritage. History has it that Adire was first…
Adire, as a lot of us know, is a traditional African fabric that entails several techniques to achieve its final look. Adire production is mainly practiced by Yoruba women in the southwestern region of Nigeria using a variety of resist-dyeing techniques. After the final process, it is usually tailored into…
ADIRE MAKING When it comes to making adire, several methods are involved, ranging from tieing and stitching the areas that will resist the dye (tie & dye), to the use of wax for the same purpose (Batik). Additional methods also include hand-painted or stenciled designs directly onto the fabric (freehand). …
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT The need to empower women especially the rural women who reside in underdeveloped communities is fundamental to the economic development in Nigeria. It is a known fact that women are nurturers and tend to expand whatever is left under their care. Empowering women with the required set skills…
A Lot of people have the desire to own a fashion line, a good number of them have a great business plan, the capital, and creative ideas, but are uncertain about the next step to take, well if that sounds like you sit still. With their sights set on reviving…
For those who are unfamiliar with the term “Adire”, we would be doing a little introduction and explanation regarding the adire fabric. Adire textile is a resist-dyed cloth produced and worn by the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria in West Africa. The Yoruba label adire, which means “tied and dyed,”…
Just like every other business out there, the textile industry also faces several challenges and this is one of the reasons why the growth of the industry has been inhibited for a while in Nigeria. Usually, some of these challenges can be handled or managed effectively, but other times nothing…
Batik is an art used in decorating a fabric, it is an ancient but yet consistent style. In the Yoruba culture, batik is known as “adire alabela”, which means wax resist. These designs are achieved using wood stamps, stencils, or foam, but usually foam. The carver makes use of a…
A lot of eyebrows must be raised by now wondering how adire can be worn every day? Well, sit back. Of recent, adire has blended easily into the fashion industry, and we are glad to see people of diverse tribes and nationality embrace adire. Some of us are already aware…
African fabrics are known for their diverse and complex designs which usually tell a story and are depictions of the culture and traditions of the society. Adire is a resist-dyed cloth produced and worn by the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria in West Africa. The term adire means “tied and…