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Aso-Oke is a hand loomed cloth woven by the Yoruba people of western Nigeria.
Aso-Oke means top cloth in the English language.
Usually woven by men, the fabric is used to make men's gowns, called Agbada, women's wrappers, called iro, and men's hats, called fila.
When people speak of an Aso-Oke, they are usually referring to the traditional Yoruba women's garment. It can be worn in the following ways.....Buba - Yoruba blouse; Iro - a wrap skirt; Gele - head tie and Iborun or Ipele - shawl or shoulder sash.
Nigerians around the world wear Aso-Oke fabric for special occasions including holidays, weddings, funerals and chieftain title ceremonies.
