"Aso-oke, which roughly translates to the cloth from up country, is a thick, often vibrantly multicoloured fabric that has become a staple in Nigeria, Africa's fashion capital."
"Despite this popularity, artisans steadfastly resist mechanisation, maintaining that handweaving is essential to the fabric's unique character."
"Now I earn a decent living from weaving aso-oke and I'm satisfied, the 34-year-old told AFP."
"The craft has become an economic lifeline, attracting young people, including university graduates, who flock to Iseyin to learn the tradition."
Aso-oke, a handwoven fabric from the Yoruba people, is produced in Iseyin, Nigeria, where artisans resist mechanisation to maintain its unique character. The demand for aso-oke has surged due to the Nigerian diaspora and global interest in Nigerian fashion and music. Iseyin, located 200km from Lagos, serves as a production hub, attracting young people, including graduates, to learn the craft. Artisans like Waliu Fransisco have found economic success in weaving, contributing to the fabric's status as a staple in both traditional and contemporary fashion.
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