A Study of Twentieth Century Weaving in Ilorin, Nigeira

Abstract

This paper is concerned with the history of indigenous technology in Nigeria. In this regard, I examine the features of traditional weaving in Ilorin, Nigeria, in the twentieth century. In the course of discussion, I reflect on the value of traditional crafts in general and cloth-making in particular. I then proceed to study the general structure of Ilorin weaving with particular attention to organization, production and the looms utilized in weaving. It is inferred from this study that the traditional techniques of weaving need to be modernized.