Adepeko, E.o.

EXPLORING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ADIRE IN FASHION: PROMOTING YORUBA CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

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 photog...