Alabere Stitched Fabric
₦12,500
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Dyed by hand in Abeokuta
Cloth with a story in every fold
Indigo adire by the yard, and dresses, shirts and scarves made from it.
- Oniko
- Eleko
- Alabere
- Dyed by hand
- Cotton and voile
Just out of the dye pit
New pieces
Pattern lookbook
Read the cloth
Each pattern comes from a different way of resisting the dye. Open one to see the pieces made from it.
Our promise
Every yard is dyed by hand in small batches. Colours shift a little from piece to piece, and that is the point.
How the cloth is dyed
The cloth is tied, stitched or painted with starch, then dipped in indigo again and again until the blue is deep enough.
It dries in the sun, the resist is washed out, and the pattern appears.
By the yard
Fabric for your tailor
Oniko Indigo Fabric
₦9,500
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Eleko Starch-Resist Fabric
₦11,000
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Choose optionsAlabere Stitched Fabric
₦12,500
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Rust Tie-Dye Fabric
₦9,000
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Choose optionsCaring for adire
Wash by hand
Cold water and mild soap. Indigo may bleed a little in the first washes.
Dry in the shade
Strong sun fades indigo. Turn pieces inside out to dry.
Iron inside out
A warm iron on the back keeps the colour rich.
Light and easy
Scarves and head ties
Questions
How much fabric do I need?
About 2 yards for a top, 4 for a dress and 6 for a kaftan. Ask your tailor if you are unsure.
Will the colour run?
Indigo can bleed a little in the first few washes. Wash it on its own in cold water.
Do you deliver outside Abeokuta?
Yes, across Nigeria. Delivery is worked out at checkout.
Hear when a new batch is dyed
New patterns, new colours and the odd sample sale.