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Aso-Oke & Yoruba Weaving: 10 Skills in 90 Seconds · Episode 6 of 10
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Supplementary Weave Patterns: Embroidery and Float Motifs

What is the key structural difference between a woven float motif and embroidery on aso-oke?
A woven float is part of the cloth's structure — supplementary weft threads built into the weave. Embroidery is applied on top of the finished cloth by a specialist embroiderer after weaving is complete.
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