Adire textile is a type of dyed cloth from south west Nigeria traditionally made by Yoruba women, using a variety of resist-dyeing techniques. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The word 'Adire' originally derives from the Yoruba words 'adi' which means to tie and 're' meaning to dye. [ 3 ]

Apr 2, 2025 · Governor Ademola Adeleke has honoured Chief (Mrs) Monica Adenike Okundaye as the Queen of Adire in recognition of her local and global contributions to the adoption and popularity of adire textile. The Governor conferred the honour on the proprietor of Nike Arts Gallery today while commissioning the gallery complex building at Akoda, Osun state.

Dec 6, 2024 · Adire, meaning “tie and dye” in Yoruba, was traditionally crafted by Yoruba women using resist-dyeing techniques. Early pieces of Adire featured simple tied designs on cotton cloth, a practice that has since developed into intricate and stunning patterns.

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,” was first applied to indigo-dyed cloth decorated with resist patterns around the turn of the twentieth century.

Oct 30, 2020 · Although many regards Abeokuta as the Capital of Adire making in Nigeria, some suggest Ibadan and Osogbo – both Nigerian cities more important. This is because Adire dyeing began from when Egba women from Ibadan returned to Abeokuta with the knowledge.

Jan 10, 2025 · At the peak of the demand for indigo-dyed fabric for export, many adire producers in Abeokuta had to take their cloth to Osogbo for dyeing, while its neighbouring town of Ede supplied Abeokuta dyers with indigo balls.

May 26, 2021 · Adire (tie and dye) textile is the indigo-dyed cloth made in southwestern Nigeria by Yoruba women, using a variety of resist-dyeing techniques. The earliest pieces of this type of materials were probably simple tied designs on cotton cloth handspun and woven locally.

Osogbo is also the childhood home of the actor and dramatist Duro Ladipo and the Muslim scholar Sheikh Adelabu. Osogbo is the venue of the annual Osun-Osogbo festival along the River Osun. The festival is centered on the sacred grove of the river goddess Ọsun, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nov 5, 2014 · Okayafrica speaks with renowned Nigerian visual artist and cultural icon Nike Davies-Okundaye about the Yoruba textile art of adire.

Osogbo, sometimes called "Ilu Aro" (Home of Tie and Dye), is a major dyeing center. [6] The traditional industry is one of the major industries of Osogbo and the different types of Adire in Osogbo includes Raffia Resist-Adire Oniko, Stitch Resist-Adire Alabere, Starch Resist-Adire Eleko, Wax Batik-Adire Alabele. [7]