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The Role of Rivers Patronage in Sustaining Akwete Weaving: A Study of Cultural Exchange and Textile Craftsmanship in Nigeria

Amanyanabo Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III, the king of Bonny in Ovation International magazine, dressed in Ikaki bite (tortoise cloth) which is made in Akwete. The Rivers people in Nigeria, historically known for their patronage rather than production of textiles, have played a crucial role in the survival and evolution of Akwete weaving—a unique textile…

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