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Nigeria: Akwete Weavers Carry An Igbo Textile Tradition Into Modern Fashion

[Bird Story Agency] Once primarily worn as wrappers and ceremonial dress, Akwete cloth is finding new life in contemporary clothing and university training.

  • Akwete weaving tradition revived in modern fashion
  • Uchechi Ahunanya weaves Akwete cloth for three to four weeks annually
  • Efforts made to preserve cultural identity in contemporary textiles

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