Newly
published, with more detailed edition, a new edition of ‘Adire Cloth in
Nigeria’ is currently available. The first edition was published by the
Institute of African studies, University of Ibadan in 1971.
Book Cover |
Key
resource contributors involved in this new publication include the editors,
Doig Simmonds, Pat Oyelola, and Segun Oke. Professor Dele Layiwola, the
Director of the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan writes the Foreword,
while renowned artist and designer, Chief Nike Okundaye, contributed a new
chapter. Nike as she is fondly called has done so much to create a revival in adire making.
“Adire Cloth in Nigeria will be very
useful for academics and researchers, a valuable resource book for educational
establishments, and can contribute to raising knowledge and awareness about
arts and crafts and textile design in Nigeria.
The book is available at Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan. Contact: doigds@gmail.com
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