Aso oke
A heavier, hand-woven Yoruba cloth in rich colour and texture, tailored into agbada, gele, and other formal wear specifically for weddings, chieftaincy, and major ceremony.
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The names it answers to
- Aso okeYoruba · literally "top cloth"
MEANING
Its name, "top cloth," reflects its status as the finer, more prestigious fabric choice, worn above everyday dress for the moments that matter most.
Coordinated aso oke worn by a whole family or wedding party (aso ebi) turns cloth into a visible statement of unity and celebration.
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Colour, pattern & material
When it is worn
Who wears it, and may I?
Yoruba men and women for formal and ceremonial dress; central to Yoruba wedding culture specifically.
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Provenance
- generated: 2026-07-10
- source: Model-knowledge aggregation pass (2026-07-10); unverified, awaiting community affirmation.
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