If there may be any outfit that tells the identification of an African man, significantly Nigerian, wherever on the earth, it’s Agbada, a loose-fitting gown with or with out an internal physique fitted piece. It is worn by males though in latest instances some Nigerian ladies appear to have taken a liking for the apparel.
  
The apparel, which is alleged to have originated from Babban-Riga of the Hausa individuals of Northern Nigeria attracts its origin from the clothes type of the Tuaregs, Kanuri, Toubou, Songhai, Hausa and different trans-Saharan male merchants who wore the gown primarily to guard themselves from the tough temperature of the solar throughout the day and chilly at evening.
  

Interestingly, the artistic Nigerian and different African style designers as normal have been capable of recreate and redesign Agbada outfits stylishly sufficient for each younger and previous males from all walks of life to seek out it as the primary selection outfit for top profile events or gatherings, particularly the one that’s anticipated to depict Africanism.

Fabrics For Agbada
For Northern Nigerians, the plain color ‘Guinea’ cloth is usually used for Agbada, nonetheless for the South West, ‘Aso Oke’, ‘Aso Ofi’, ‘Damask’ and ‘Brocade’ work completely. People of the South East and South-South would often accept ‘Cashmere’ (senator cloth) and ‘Velvet’.
  
Aside these geographical first selections of cloth, in latest instances, individuals sew the Agbada with different materials of selection relying on the designer and the individual carrying.

Styling Agbada
Although Agbada was once sewn with physique fitted lengthy sleeve internal items, as the apparel more and more developments, younger males have their designers do quick sleeve internal items and quick sleeve single piece Agbada, which makes it look much less advanced and extra fashionable.

Agbada Design Accessories
The very first thing that involves thoughts when designers need to type Agbada is embroidery. However, designers additionally use different style equipment, together with stone beading to type the apparel gorgeously.