Description
Exceptionally finely drawn version of the Yoruba starch resist adire eleko design called “Ori mi pe” which literally translates from the Yoruba as “my head is complete” but can be glossed as “I will have a good destiny.” In Yoruba tradition every child selected his or her “ori” or destiny prior to birth. The plain sections at each end of the cloth are normally hemmed but here are opened out, providing a pleasing dark indigo frame to the design and allowing us to see the small leaf motif that the artist has used to identify here cloth at the communal dye works. Unusually she has also written “ori re ni temi”, “I have a good destiny.” In excellent condition. dates from around 1960s. It’s become extremely hard over the past few years to find these beautiful vintage adire cloths in Nigeria.
Measurement: 75 inches x 71 ins, 192cm x 181cm.
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.)
