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African Fabrics Explained: 10 Skills in 90 Seconds · Episode 4 of 10
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Aso-Oke: Texture, Weight, and Occasion

What are the open-weave decorative gaps in aso-oke fabric called?
They are called ofi — deliberate open strips woven into the fabric as a structural and decorative feature, not defects.
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