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Description:
Adire eleko;"Ibadandun"(life in Ibadan is sweet), made up of 24 squares (the main part being 6 across/4 down) and stitched together with a narrow strip comprised of 6 sewn pieces. Motif: pillars of Mapo Hall (colonial administration building in Ibadan and symbol representing Adire dyers) and 4 vertical spoons, plus nature motifs. Color: indigo a...
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
7
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Imitation Akwete; stripes, alternating between solid colors and geometric, step-like designs; short fringe on either end. Color: red, yellow, navy, white, tan, and green
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
5
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
4 strips of woven narrow band cloth; stripes running lengthwise. Color: navy, blue, red, yellow, and white
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
8
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Indian madras textile (called "rumal", similar in appearance to pelete bite; plain weave uncut ikat designs of lion and hearts in centerfield. Color: red, black, and pink
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
5
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Plain weave uncut cotton plaid (Indian Madras or Injiri) used for pelete bite cutting. Color: red, indigo and white
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
4
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Pelete bite. Motifs: okolobo igila, bow or glass etemi, and another motif like a piece of candy (name unknown). Color: red, white, and indigo
Creator:
Snoew Wokoma
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
6
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Pelete bite. Motifs: okolobo igila, bow or glass etemi, and another motif (name unknown). Color: red, white, and indigo
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
6
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Pelete bite. Warp-striped plain weave cotton. Motifs: glass etemi, stick, abili. Color: indigo, yellow, orange
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
5
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Plain weave cotton sample swatch. Color: red, indigo, and white
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
2
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Pelete bite sample. Artificially manipulated? Variation of cross or matting (etere). Color: red, indigo, white
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
5
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Pelete bite, artificially manipulated sample. Motifs: Floral design in centerfield, some uncut threads on the backside. Color: green, white, and red
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
4
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Pelete bite, artificially manipulated sample. Motifs: versions of sangolo (fishgill) and abili (checkerboard). Color: indigo, white, red
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
4
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Pelete bite cut; motifs: etere (mat); zig-zag patterns and plaid; lower woman's wrapper. Color: blue, white, yellow, red, and green
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
6
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Pelete Bite. Motifs: abili or abili cross, step, or glass etemi; two-tone color pattern; interesting use of culling to effect different colors in patterning. Color: narrow blue, white, orange warp striped
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
7
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Pelete Bite. Motifs: abili, etere. Color: dark red, blue, and white
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
7
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
Description:
Unknown textile type; uncut cloth, weft stripes of various thickness with fringe on either end. Color: red, orange, yellow, white, and black
Created:
1988
Contributed By:
Joanne B. Eicher
Page Count:
3
Last Updated:
2019-05-21
