Bako, G.w.

SIMULATION OF WEAVING DRAFT PATTERNS ON HAND EMBROIDERED CAPS (KUBE) USING COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN IN TEXTILES

This study explores the simulation of weaving draft patterns for hand-embroidered Hausa caps (kube) using Computer-Aided Design (CAD), specifically CorelDraw. It emphasizes alphabetical coding (name drafting) as a structured alternative to conventional pattern drafting methods. The primary aim was to digitally simulate these weaving drafts to produ...

RECYCLING FABRIC WASTE FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION: CREATIVE PATHWAYS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ECONOMIC VALUE IN ZARIA FASHION HOUSES

Textile waste poses environmental and economic challenges in developing countries with limited recycling systems. This study investigates recycling potential for pre-consumer fabric waste from fashion houses in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. An exploratory studio-based methodology combined systematic waste quantification, observations, semi-structur...

TRANSLATING LOCAL GEOMORPHOLOGY INTO TACTILE RELIEF: OFF-LOOM HAND-TUFTING AS A MODERN INTERPRETIVE MEDIUM FOR PLATEAU STATE LANDSCAPE ART

This study addresses the need for modern textile practices to interpret and promote Nigeria's natural heritage, specifically the unique landscapes of Plateau State. Despite the area's rich geomorphology, its artistic documentation through contemporary textile techniques and exploration, such as hand-tufting, remains limited. Furthermore, the aesthe...