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Research Article
Vol. 7, Issue 1
Occupational Vat Dyeing Practices in the Kano Metropolis of Nigeria - Part 1: Demographic/Socio-economic Characteristics of the Dyers and Composition of the Dyeing Enterprises
Application of natural indigo vat dye is a popular traditional craft among many Nigerians particularly Hausa and Nupe in the north, Tiv in the middle belt and Yoruba in the west. Due to continuing decline of traditional indigo dyeing and availability of synthetic dyes, most occupational dyeing in Kano metropolis today is done with vat dyes and chem...