Yoruba Women's Garment
When people speak of an aso oke, they are usually referring to the traditional Yoruba women's garment. It consists of four parts:
- Buba - Yoruba blouse
- Iro - a wrap skirt
- Gele - head tie
- Iborun or Ipele - shawl or shoulder sash
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