Traditional Symbols of Yoruba Pattern Designs As Insignia of Cultural Identity On Indigenous Clothing
Year: 2024
Type: article
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.
Source: NIU journal of social sciences.
Authors: Oladoyin Jamiu Labode, Kehinde Adepegba, O. Nathaniel Ogunyale, Olufunmilayo Olasunmbo Braide, Bukola Olamidun Sowemimo, Oladipupo Adeboye, Olusegun Gabriel Savage
Language: English
Subfield: Museology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403769785