Baskadia

Adire,

One of the cultural outfit worn by the Yoruba people, Adire emerges as a remarkable textile creation,

A textile of significance value,

Woven in tradition, it's a masterpiece's birth,

A canvas of artistry, embodying their worth.

Yoruba tie-dye, Adire is its name,

In African heritage, it finds its fame.

From fashion to ceremonies, it takes the stage,

A symbol of Yoruba pride, in every age.

"Adi" to tie, "re" to dye, its roots,

In Yoruba women's hands, it bears rich fruits.

With resist-dye techniques, their hands so deft,

They craft this fabric, where cultures of  Yoruba people are lushed into harmony,

Patterns and symbols often laden with the artistry work, carry meanings of great importance in the lives of the Yoruba people.

Cowrie motifs for wealth, riches and prosperity,

Cassava leaves depict life held affectionately,

The talking drum's rhythm, a cultural dance,

Earrings symbolize good news in advance.

Adire in different lights of shades,

Oniko, Eleko, Alabela in Yoruba nights.

Alabere, Oni machine, and printing type.

Each category reveals a unique Yoruba cultural race.

Chief Mrs. Jojolola Soetan's innovation,

In Abeokuta's heart, began Adire's foundation.

From naming ceremonies (Isomo l'Oruko) to wedding's delight (Igbeyawo),

Adire adorns occasions with a cultural glow.

A symbol of heritage, artistic expression untamed,

Adire's legacy endures, globally acclaimed.

In Yoruba culture, it weaves stories with pride,

A fabric of tradition, where history resides.