Traditional Dress in Nigeria: Reflection of Decorations and Colors

traditional Nigerian clothing- photo taken by shayma

Nigerians care a lot about fashion, so Nigeria is famous for its vibrant colors and styles of clothing. It is worth noting that Nigerian fashion plays a cultural and economic role for the country. Each tribe in Nigeria has its own distinctive clothing that expresses it. Through this article, you will learn about the most famous traditional Nigerian clothing.

Iziago

Men in Nigeria wear a shirt called Iziago, which means lion's head, because the shirt is printed with the lion symbol, to indicate strength, and a hat with a tiger skin print is worn with this shirt.

Women dress

Women wear long tight dresses that highlight their bodies. On big occasions, women wear accessories such as large and colorful necklaces, to highlight their beauty.

women accessories

The Edo tribe is known for producing jewelry of all kinds and shapes, such as head accessories for women and ankle accessories, which is proof that Nigerian women care about elegance and prefer to wear accessories with traditional dresses.

Gele

Women in Nigeria wear a head piece called Gele, which is a traditional piece of cloth that women wrap around their heads. Women wear it as a fashion accessory and it is worn on different occasions.

I hope you enjoyed reading this article, which shows the beauty and splendor of authentic and vibrant Nigerian clothing.

Prepared By: Shayma Mohammed