Akwete
Akwete is a decorative cloth with complex weave designs, creating intricate geometric patterns, made with many vibrant colors. It is usually made into wrappers for women to wear and it is made by the Igbo women of Nigeria.
Akwete is a decorative cloth with complex weave designs, creating intricate geometric patterns, made with many vibrant colors. It is usually made into wrappers for women to wear and it is made by the Igbo women of Nigeria.
19th century, 20th century, A, Africa, B, N, term definition
An oval-shaped decorative pad worn by Mangbetu women over the buttocks in Central Africa.
Synthetic, chemical dyes for garments first invented in the 19th century.