Weaving is the most usual way of producing fabric which consists of sets of yarns interlaced at right angles. By doing this, sequences are established which gives a strong and more durable result. It is really a creative and imaginative craft, as well as a practical one.
The evolution of weaving in Nigeria has been traced through acheological discoveries in Eastern Nigeria of textiles over a thousand years old, woven from bast and leaf fibres. Bast fibres were probably used first and then cutton.
Weaving and ample use of hand woven fabrics have thrived in many parts of Nigeria. These includes the Hausa from Kano, the Dakakans from Sokoto, the Kanouris from Maiduguri, the Nupe, the Yorubas and the Binis as well as the Igbos in Akwete.
Written evidence indicates that the northern emirates of Kano had a reputation for the skill of its weavers (who were Hausa) as early as 1512.
The Yoruba have long had a reputation for their weaving and ample use of handwoven fabrics for their own clothing. However there were smaller localities that have been involved in weaving over the years that have not yet been recognised. The Ebira people of Okene Local Government of Kogi state have been such people. "Kente" is next to be discussed here....do you have any idea of what that means? Pls stick around.
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