Book on Adire ‘Stroytelling through Adiré̩’ unveiled

Despite subconsciously seeing ‘Adiré̩ Ẹlẹ́kọ’ patterns, everywhere, few know the significance. The patterns are commonly found on paintings, sculptures and around us in everyday life in Nigeria.  

The book, ‘Stroytelling through Adiré̩’ by Allyson Davies, interprets the meaning of the patterns, which were traditionally worn as a form of communication, and to uplift moods.  

The patterns, according to reports, documented social, environmental and economic conditions of that time.
The book also contains practical tools for Adiré̩ making, the process of extracting natural indigo dye and Nigerian proverbs.