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Aso-Oke's Global Ascent Masks Looming Crisis for Nigeria's Iconic Weavers

Nigeria's vibrant Aso-Oke fabric is making waves on international runways, yet the craftswomen behind this centuries-old tradition face an existential threat. Rising costs and imported materials are pushing this iconic textile to the brink. Can their heritage survive another generation amid global demand?

AllAfrica - Latest·July 29, 2026AI-curated

[Bird Story Agency] Aso-Oke has never been more fashionable, appearing on international runways and in luxury collections. But behind the vibrant fabric lies a quieter story: the women who built Nigeria's iconic textile trade are fighting rising costs, imported materials and disa

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