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⬤ LOW 29 Jul 2026, 12:15 UTC

Nigeria: Aso-Oke's Global Rise Masks Struggles to Preserve a Centuries-Old Craft

[Bird Story Agency] Aso-Oke has never been more fashionable, appearing on international runways and in luxury collections. But behind the vibrant fabric lies a quieter story: the women who built Nigeria's iconic textile trade are fighting rising costs, imported materials and disappearing skills to ensure a centuries-old tradition survives another generation.
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