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Adire
Adire
Adire
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Adire

NameWall Hanging
CultureYoruba people
Date20th century
Place madeNigeria, Africa
MediumCotton cloth with indigo dye
Dimensions62 × 46 in. (157.4803 × 116.8402 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.69
Object numberA.1995.93.69
Collections
DescriptionRepeat design, rows of blue and white triangles. The rows curve slightly and the triangles vary in size, creating an undulating rhythm across the surface. Colors are indigo and white; made of handspun and woven cotton; decorated with a tritik stitch dyed technique. Warp 62" x weft 46"
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