Purple White Striped Aṣọ Òkè Cotton Dress

Nigerian Traditional · 1960s · Nigerian

A traditional Nigerian aṣọ òkè dress featuring vertical purple and white stripes with metallic lurex threads creating a subtle shimmer throughout the fabric. The garment displays a loose, flowing silhouette with wide sleeves and a straight-cut body that falls to approximately mid-calf length. The neckline is decorated with intricate purple embroidered geometric patterns forming a decorative yoke. The striped pattern is consistent throughout, with purple bands alternating with white bands of equal width. The lurex threads are woven into the fabric structure, adding dimensional texture and light reflection. This represents traditional Yoruba textile craftsmanship adapted with modern synthetic metallic threads, maintaining cultural authenticity while incorporating contemporary materials available in the 1960s.