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Aso-Oke & Yoruba Weaving: 10 Skills in 90 Seconds · Episode 4 of 10
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Etu and Sanyan: The Two Quieter Varieties

What fibre gives sanyan its historically high value — and what colour range identifies etu?
Sanyan is historically woven from wild anaphe moth silk, making it rare and expensive. Etu is identified by its deep indigo-blue to near-black colour, woven with indigo-dyed cotton.
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