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Aso-Oke & Yoruba Weaving: 10 Skills in 90 Seconds · Episode 10 of 10
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Review: Aso-Oke Design, Styling, and Ceremonial Use

Which aso-oke variety is conventionally worn to an elder's funeral, and what distinguishes woven floats from embroidered motifs?
Etu — recognised by its deep indigo colour — is the conventional choice for an elder's funeral. Woven floats are structural elements created on the loom during weaving, while embroidered motifs are applied to the finished cloth surface afterward.
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