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Agbada is a four-piece male attire found among the Yoruba of southwestern Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, West Africa. | ||
| It consists of a large, free-flowing outer robe (awosoke), an undervest (awotele), a pair of long trousers (sokoto), and a |
It consists of a large, free-flowing outer robe (awosoke), an undervest (awotele), a pair of long trousers (sokoto), and a cap (fìla). | ||
| The outer robe—from which the entire outfit derives the name Agbada, meaning "voluminous attire"—is a big, loose-fitting, ankle-length garment. In which the centerpiece is usually covered front and back with an elaborated embroidery. |
The outer robe—from which the entire outfit derives the name Agbada, meaning "voluminous attire"—is a big, loose-fitting, ankle-length garment. In which the centerpiece is usually covered front and back with an elaborated embroidery. Sango is referred to as “Alagbada Ina” that is, (A fire woven Agbada). | ||
| Some Other ethnicities in West Africa acculturized Agbada from the Yorubas due to trade.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Journey of the Moroccan Caftan |author=Hanan Hassani |url=https://bgcxlaguardia.bgcdml.net/connectingthreads/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Caftan-Hassani-FINAL.docx.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kaftan |url=https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/85614 |access-date=2024-03-02 |website=The Metropolitan Museum of Art |language=en}}</ref> ] and ] merchants made their way across the desert to trade salt, cloth, and other manufactured goods in exchange for gold, slaves and other commodities in West Africa during the ], this brought the ] or ] into ]. | |||
| During the medieval period, the Sahel was home to several influential kingdoms, such as the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires. These empires were centers of trade, wealth, and culture, facilitating interactions between North African, Sub-Saharan, and Middle Eastern civilizations. The flowing robes, including the agbada, were influenced by the garments worn in North Africa and the Islamic world, adapted to suit the needs of the Sahelian environment. | |||
| The Boubou was more than just clothing; it symbolized status, wealth, and cultural identity. In the Sahelian societies, it was traditionally worn by men of high social standing, such as kings, chiefs, and wealthy traders. The design of the agbada, with its wide sleeves and intricate embroidery, signified the wearer’s prestige and was often used in important ceremonies and public appearances. | |||
| As the Sahelian kingdoms interacted with neighboring regions through trade and conquest, the agbada style spread to other parts of West Africa. The robe’s adaptability made it a favorite among various ethnic groups, each adding their unique touches to its design and decoration. For instance, the Yoruba agbada, known for its elaborate embroidery, and the Hausa-Fulani version, often characterized by more subdued designs, reflect the diverse cultural influences that shaped this iconic garment. | |||
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Agbada is the flowing robe traditionally worn by the Yoruba people across West Africa. It comes with an inner cloth of varying lengths and it also comes with a pair of bottom wear in form of native trousers called Shokoto. It also is worn most times with different caps like fila or abeti aja. Traditional Yoruba beads are often worn with it. The agbada a male attire worn for special events and everyday life, depending on the extravagance of the garment. It is a distinct robe that comes in different styles and designs
Many Agbada are made with aso oke or aso ofi fabric, but they can be made in other different fabrics including adire. Agbada is somewhat similar to the boubou/ babanriga, but is different in looks, style, shape, fabrics and materials used and are quite distinguishable. Agbada usually features native Yoruba embroidery as many times alongside the Grand knot native to the Yoruba culture. Agbada is one of the attires of Yoruba men, alongside others like Gbariye, Sulia, Oyala, Kembe. Gbariye is close in looks to Agbada and many times considered a type of Agbada.
History
Agbada is a four-piece male attire found among the Yoruba of southwestern Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, West Africa.
It consists of a large, free-flowing outer robe (awosoke), an undervest (awotele), a pair of long trousers (sokoto), and a cap (fìla).
The outer robe—from which the entire outfit derives the name Agbada, meaning "voluminous attire"—is a big, loose-fitting, ankle-length garment. In which the centerpiece is usually covered front and back with an elaborated embroidery. Sango is referred to as “Alagbada Ina” that is, (A fire woven Agbada).
Some Other ethnicities in West Africa acculturized Agbada from the Yorubas due to trade. Berber and Arab merchants made their way across the desert to trade salt, cloth, and other manufactured goods in exchange for gold, slaves and other commodities in West Africa during the Trans Saharan trade, this brought the Kaftan or Boubou into West Africa.
The Journal of Manchester Geographical Society 1885 believes the Agbada was brought to Yorubas by Peuls or Fulani's as a type of "Mohammedan" clothing, the quote below.
high road of Mohammedanism from North and East Africa. Its active pioneers and advance guard on Yoruba have been the Peuls or Fulanis, who have in the past overrun and subjected most of the country on the middle stream, and have so far suc- ceeded in considerably contracting the area of Yorubaland, which, though divided tribally and dialectically, has a common national tongue and a recognised feudal head in the person of the Alafin of Oyo, who is on the best of terms with the govern- ment of Lagos-as are, indeed, all the Yoruba native states
— The Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society: 1885, The Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society, Volumes 5-6,
References
- Anokam, Stella (2016-07-15). "Latest Agbada Styles with Embroidery Designs for Men (2022)". NaijaGlamWedding. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- Lawal, Babatunde. "Agbada Clothing". LoveToKnow. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- Hanan Hassani. "The Journey of the Moroccan Caftan" (PDF).
- "Kaftan". The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ The Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society. The Manchester Geographical Society. 1889. p. 266.