Asele: The Legendary Igbo Designer

Uche Okeke (1933 – 2016) Head of a Girl, 1962, pen and ink on paper. Photo: Ukpuru In Igbo mythology, Asele is a famous designer from Nimo, a town in the north-central Igbo region. She was the most skilled uli artist. Uli is a traditional Igbo graphic art used to decorate objects for social and religious…

ByIdenze EzemeMarch 1, 20250Comments

Young Men of the Ogbolo Age-Grade: Uli and Hairstyles in Achala, Nigeria

In 1939, British colonial art historian K. C. Murray photographed a group of young men belonging to the ogbolo age-grade in Achala, a community in the north-central Igbo area of Nigeria. This photograph, notable for its depiction of the young men adorned with uli body art and finely styled hair, captures a significant moment in…

ByChuka OdikeDecember 19, 20240Comments

Igbo Textile Art and Preserving Culture through Patterns

The Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, tracing a rich cultural heritage several centuries back. Textile Art is an essential part of Igbo tradition and is woven into the fabric of social, religious, and economic life. Through its intriguing patterns, colors, and designs, Igbo textile art is a visual representation of…

ByIdenze EzemeNovember 12, 20240Comments

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Asele: The Legendary Igbo Designer

Young Men of the Ogbolo Age-Grade: Uli and Hairstyles in Achala, Nigeria

Igbo Textile Art and Preserving Culture through Patterns

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