Etu and Sanyan Asooke

£475.00

AS1000 – The weaver has combined the two classic Yoruba prestige textiles on a single strip.

1 in stock

Description

The weaver of this Yoruba asooke woman’s wrapper wanted it to look like an alternation of two very narrow 2inch/ 5 cm width strips, one of wild silk “sanyan” and white cotton, the other of fine indigo check “etu”, guineafowl. Actually though he has combined the two classic Yoruba prestige textiles on a single strip as we can see looking closely at the detail. This unusual and attractive cloth is in excellent complete condition and retains its original hand stitched hems and seams.

Measurements 6’2″ x 4’8″, 187 cm x 142.

All items on this site are vintage. That means that they may have a few small marks or blemishes consistent with use. We will try to highlight any significant issues in the description above but in the event you are not happy with your purchase please notify us within 48 hours of receipt and you may return it for a full refund (excluding return shipping costs.)