100+ Jaw Dropping Aso Oke Styles To Rock To Any Traditional Wedding -

Aso Oke also called ‘Sho-Kay’ and shortened in place of Aso Ilu Oke. It is better interpreted for ‘clothes from the countryside’ in English language. Some indigenous Yoruba natives also refers to Aso Oke as Aso-Ofi. The name culled from were the seat of the Aso Oke weavers originates. A small town in Nigeria known as Ofi. See more ideas here:

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Nothing makes you stun better than when you have carefully selected fashion choices. Your gorgeous look is set to leave good memory with those you come across. You’re definitely packaged to be the star of any traditional event with the best decision on African wears; especially Aso Oke.

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Are you preparing for an Owambe party and considering the styles to rock in? We have over 100 carefully selected Aso Oke ideas to make that occasion your best ever. The ideas here involve styles for women, men, couples, families, gatherings and groups. These jaw-dropping concepts of Aso Oke will in no doubt inspire your next decision.

Aso Oke is a beautiful attire which fondly adores and adorns the wearer. It is a Yoruba concept and often woven by hand, sewn together to create a local tradtional attire. It is widely rocked at festivals, weddings, and coronations among many others. Aso Oke is largely viewed and mature outfits for big events, and women and men alike prefer to dazzle in the best colours and expensive choice of the fabric. You’d also like:

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Aso Oke, Aso Ebi are common terms used interchangeably for events among Yorubas. Aso Ebi means ‘dress style for the family.’ Ebi means ‘family’ or can sometimes be used for ‘friends.’ And ‘Aso’ means clothing, outfit, attire, or dress. So, whenever you find people stun in similar attire, especially among Yorubas, they are said to be rocking ‘Aso Ebi.’ This is often used to symbolize oneness, unity or solidarity at events. In many occasions, people segment themselves in different groups and tables, identifying with their Aso Ebi attires.

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Modern Types Of Aso Oke Styles
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Some states in Nigeria are deeply involved in the creation of the Aso Oke fabric. Ede in Osun state, Okene in Kogi state, and Iseyin in Oyo state, all in the southern part of Nigeria are among the leading manufacturers of this fabric in Nigeria.

The men have the complete combination which differs from the women. The men put on loose fit trousers called sokoto. It is often sown with a rope to belt it at the hip. A loose fit top or shirt called Buba, is worn over the sokoto. Agbada is another part of the Aso Oke, which is a large robe worn over the Buba and sokoto.

As for the women, they put on head-tie which is called Gele. Buba, a loose-fit top commonly called blouse, worn on top. There is also a shawl which goes over the shoulder or around the waist, and is referred to as Pele. Iborun is a scarf worn over the head. Iro is alarge wrapper which is tied like a wrap-around skirt.

Types of Aso Oke

Etu, Alari and Sanyan. This different types of Aso Oke are based on their colors and vibrancy.

1. Etu

Etu which represents Guinea fowl, is dyed in deep blue and indigo which also comes often with some tiny sky-blue stripes. The fabric which is claimed to have the look of the Guinea fowl’s plumage hence is given a name in like manner.

2. Alari

Aso Oke Alari has deep red colors. And is woven from magenta waste silk.

3. Sanyan

The third one which is Sanyan is a material woven from the beige silk and is pale brown. This beige silk fabric is gotten from the cocoons of the Anaphe moth. The attire is largely chosen for weddings and funerals.

But then, the rise of modern creative fashion designers have done a lot of modifications to the old Aso Oke outlook, and now appears in various colors and designs. Hence, your choice of Aso Oke outfit is not limited to the given types above. The good thing about fashion is that you can even come up with some designs that meets your own tastes. You may soon watch it become a trend.

If you are considering stunning differently and stylishly, there are lots of options you will be glad to consider. You do not even have to be a Yoruba person. Anyone, even whites, can rock it to make a dazzling difference. And because creative fashion designers are regularly on deck, dishing out something gorgeous and irresistible, you have unlimited options available to you. And this is one reason magazines and online fashion platforms have the massive display of Aso Oke in bold colours.

Aso Oke, as it is today is much more colorful as it used to be in the past. Modern Weavers source for assorted types of thread colors and looms. The modern types of Aso Oke are listed below, and are placed in categories of weave designs, thread types, and patterns.

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