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Revision as of 09:42, 23 February 2023 by Researcherofgreatness (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Agbada is a traditional robe of the Yoruba men of West Africa. It comes with an innercloth or styled without, 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 native Yoruba caps (Fila) and traditional jewelry and beads. It's a male attire worn for events and everyday life, depending on the extravagance of the garment. It is a distinct robe that comes in different styles and designs.
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Many Agbada are made with Asooke / Asoofi fabric, but many are made in other different fabrics including Adire. Agbada is somewhat similar to the grand 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, others include Gbariye, Sulia, Oyala, Kembe, etc.
