This
film was shot by Thorolf Lipp in 1995 at the Nike Art Centre. It explains
the techniques and processes of making indigo resist-dyed textiles,
including the descriptions of the creation of the indigo dye, the
dye pots, the cassava paste, and other materials required for the
preparation of Adire. It follows the steps of applying the
resistance material, tying and stitching, dyeing, and finishing
the cloth.
Below are
some short clips from the film. You can view each clip in either
high or low quality, choose the one that is best for your type of
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