The clothing traditions of Nigeria are various. Some of the traditional dresses in Nigeria root back to ancients tribes who lived here centuries ago, others were formed by the influence of British, Portuguese and French colonizers.
In general Nigerian national clothing is bright and colorful. Tie-and-die technology of coloring is often used. Usual fabrics for Nigerian attire are lace, jacquard, adire and ankara. Also Nigerians like handmade jewelry very much. They make jewelry from natural materials (like glass, stones, wood, ceramics) and wear them in great quantities.
To learn more details about Nigerian traditional costume visit this page: http://nationalclothing.org/25-nationalclothing/africa/nigeria/27-national-dress-of-nigeria-colorful-clothing-of-nigerian-tribes.html
In general Nigerian national clothing is bright and colorful. Tie-and-die technology of coloring is often used. Usual fabrics for Nigerian attire are lace, jacquard, adire and ankara. Also Nigerians like handmade jewelry very much. They make jewelry from natural materials (like glass, stones, wood, ceramics) and wear them in great quantities.
To learn more details about Nigerian traditional costume visit this page: http://nationalclothing.org/25-nationalclothing/africa/nigeria/27-national-dress-of-nigeria-colorful-clothing-of-nigerian-tribes.html
