Description
Elaborate and unusually extensive hand embroidery spirals across the back and front faces of this fine Yoruba wild silk “sanyan” chief’s agbada robe from Nigeria. Natural beige wild silk sanyan, hand spun from the cocoons of certain moths, was one of the three most prestigious and culturally significant textiles in Yoruba tradition. The robe is tailored from asooke strips of sanyan, each with a central warp stripe of hand spun cotton. The lining at the neck and chest is a beautiful pale blue trade cloth cotton. Dates from circa 1930-1950 and is in excellent condition. These robes hang flat and make great display pieces in contemporary interiors. Measurements: width 9’3”, length 4’6″, 281 cm x 136.
All items on this site are vintage. That means that they may have a few small marks or blemishes consistent with use. We will try to highlight any significant issues in the description above but in the event you are not happy with your purchase please notify us within 48 hours of receipt and you may return it for a full refund (excluding return shipping costs.)
