Nigeria: Aso-oke, traditional Yoruba fabric crosses borders

Iseyin, located 200 kilometers from Lagos, is a major center for the production of aso-oke, a traditional Yoruba fabric that is increasingly popular internationally. Artisans emphasize hand weaving to maintain the fabric's uniqueness, stating that machines cannot replicate the beauty of manual work. The demand for aso-oke is driven by Nigerians in the diaspora and the rise of Nigerian music and fashion culture globally.