Ase Oke

Ase Oke

Material: Woven fabric.

Location: Student center.

Ase Oke is one of the glorious prestige fabrics woven on narrow strips looms by Yoruba men in Nigeria. These fabrics lend prestige to the weaver and over as well as the wearer Ase Oke often features complicated lace like patterns which were incorporated into the weaves when imported lace was not available from England during World War II. Other designs Feature gold and silver metallic threads. Ase Oke is worn by both men and Women.