Adire Cloth Item Number: 1774/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Adire cloth type textile composed of two pieces of cloth sewn together to form a rough square. The textile is resist-dyed with alternating bands of indigo and white. The ends are unfinished.
Specific Techniques
alabere (stitch-resist) dyed
Item History
- Made in Nigeria before 1960
- Collected during 1960
- Owned by Penny Gouldstone
- Owned by Brian Gouldstone before November 10, 1998
- Received from Brian Gouldstone (Donor) on November 10, 1998
What
- Name
- Adire Cloth
- Identification Number
- 1774/8
- Type of Item
- cloth
- Material
- cotton fibre and indigo dye
- Overall
- height 155.0 cm, width 165.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Yoruba
- Previous Owner
- Penny Gouldstone and Brian Gouldstone
- Received from
- Brian Gouldstone (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Creation Date
- before 1960
- Collection Date
- during 1960
- Ownership Date
- before November 10, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 10, 1998
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1774/0008