So I was looking up some things about Igbo clothing and I thought it was interesting. As colonialism spread, the Igbo kinda changed up their dress customs. Clothing worn before colonialism became “traditional” and worn on occasion.
Modern Igbo traditional attire for men generally consists of Isiagu tops. Isiagu (or Ishi agu) is usually patterned with lions’ heads embroidered over the clothing; it can be in a plain color. It is worn with trousers and can be worn with either a ceremonial title holder hat or with the conventional striped men’s hat known as Okpu Agwu. For women, a puffed sleeve blouse along with two wrappers and a head tie are worn.
These are just a few of the things I read.
Saturday, March 24, 2018
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