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  • 4 years ago
Nigeria is known for its textiles and fabrics. Aso Oke is a hand-woven fabric made by the Yoruba people. Tunde Owolabi has given Aso Oke patterns a contemporary update, turning them into sneakers, bags and backpacks.
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