Traditional Symbols of Yoruba Pattern Designs As Insignia of Cultural Identity On Indigenous Clothing

  • Oladoyin Jamiu Labode Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • Kehinde Adepegba Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos Nigeria
  • O. Nathaniel Ogunyale Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos Nigeria
  • Olufunmilayo Olasunmbo Braide Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • Bukola Olamidun Sowemimo Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • Oladipupo Adeboye Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • Olusegun Gabriel Savage Lagos State University of Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Abstract

This article looks into the tradition symbols of Yoruba designs and the suggested intent of anonymous indigenous draught man, whose crafts works are represented on the surface design such as textile products with the aim to the promote the Yoruba identity. Apart from textile surface, there are also other objects from the cultural angle are referred symbolic objects such as woods, metals that keep memoire of signs, symbols and sketches functional. These perhaps reflect in the contemporary designs’ crafts present on the surface textile design, which makes a synergy between Yoruba art and culture possible. The study was conducted to determine the traditional symbols on textile (batik) as insignia of cultural identity among the Yoruba people.

Published
2024-09-30
How to Cite
LABODE, Oladoyin Jamiu et al. Traditional Symbols of Yoruba Pattern Designs As Insignia of Cultural Identity On Indigenous Clothing. NIU Journal of Social Sciences, [S.l.], v. 10, n. 3, p. 123-128, sep. 2024. ISSN 3007-1690. Available at: <https://ijhumas.com/ojs/index.php/niujoss/article/view/1987>. Date accessed: 02 nov. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.58709/niujss.v10i3.1987.