For Royalty, Chieftancy, Wedding and very special occasions, the Aso-Oke Stands out as the cloth of choice for dignity, class and fashion. It is worn prestigiously and it carries a distinct presence at the events.
At 95, the author still has elegant pen and eye for beauty. She has shown the developmental stages of Aso-Oke depicting colour, material and style over the years covered.
She has done a book that posterity will acknowledge with gratitude for its historical documentation and cultural relevance. The book derives from late nineteenth century and it is a gift to modernity.
Prof Adetowun Ogunsheye is the first female Professor in Nigeria. She attended Queen's College, Lagos (1939-45). She is a trained geographer, educationist and Professor of Library and Information Science at the University of Ibadan. She is an academic and cultural connoisseur
