Adire is resist-dyeing — tying, stitching and waxing cloth before it meets the indigo vat. In Abeokuta, Folake works in a courtyard where the smell of fermenting indigo is part of the morning air.
No two adire patterns are identical. That is the point. When you order our Adire Indigo Wrap Dress, Folake dyes your fabric to your chosen length and tie style.
We photograph each maker at work so you know exactly who crafted your piece. It is slow fashion in the truest sense — and it keeps a living tradition earning a fair wage.
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The Art of Adire: Resist-Dyeing in Abeokuta
