The Ooni of Ile-Ife inaugurates a new Adire Textile Hub at the Aje Festival 2021

The Ooni of Ife has commissioned Africa Fashion Week London & Nigeria to build a new Cultural Centre located in Ile-Ife. The plans were announced at the annual Aje Festival on 22 February 2021. The cultural complex project starts with the opening of phase one - an Adire Textile Hub which heralds the revival of indigenous fabric production and creative arts in Ife.   The Hub will generate employment and become an example of the Non-Oil Export Initiative promoted by the Nigerian government.  It will increase the capacity of the artisans working in Ile-Ife and educate on the importance of sustainability and ethical and environmental textile practices. The Hub will also provide opportunities for cultural exchange between African and international students of design to learn about the adire fabric. See the Ooni taking part in making the new royal adire pattern at the opening of the new Adire Hub. #qmainternational #Adire #culture #AFWL #AFWN #heritage #ooni #ife