EXPLORING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ADIRE IN FASHION: PROMOTING YORUBA CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY
1 Department of Home Economics, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo
2 Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo
* Corresponding author: adepekoeo@ndrjournal.org.ng
2 Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo
* Corresponding author: adepekoeo@ndrjournal.org.ng
Abstract
Adire, a traditional Yoruba textile art form, holds immense cultural significance in Nigeria. Adire fabrics are some of the symbols of cultural heritage among the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria. This paper explores how Adire has transcended its utilitarian purpose to become a symbol of Yoruba identity and heritage. Through the lens of photography, and how contemporary designers and artists incorporate Adire patterns and motifs into modern fashion. By promoting Adire, we contribute to the preservation and celebration of Yoruba culture. This study sheds light on the intersection of tradition, creativity, and cultural representation in the world of fashion using the theoretical approach.
Keywords
Adire
Fashion
Yoruba Cultural Heritage and Photography
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How to Cite
E.O., A., & O.I., A. (2026). EXPLORING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ADIRE IN FASHION: PROMOTING YORUBA CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY. Nigerian Design Review Journal of Industrial Design, 10(1), 124-137. https://doi.org/10.67203/ndr.2026.1xisewr8
A. E.O., and A. O.I., "EXPLORING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ADIRE IN FASHION: PROMOTING YORUBA CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY," Nigerian Design Review Journal of Industrial Design, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 124-137, June 2026. doi: 10.67203/ndr.2026.1xisewr8
