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Adire patterns: raffia-tied dots, stitched lines, stencil motif in three indigo depths

Adire — A grid of squares each holding a different small motif — a spoon, a comb, a lizard, a set of concentric rings — painted in cassava starch and left pale after the dip, the starch crazing so blue seeps into every crack., cassava-starch stencil resist on cotton, dipped many times in a fermented indigo vat, the resist lines crazed

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Reading 1Starch squares
Reading 2Tied rings
Reading 3Stitch stripes

Adire is Yoruba indigo resist: cloth tied with raffia, stitched tight, or painted with cassava starch through a cut zinc stencil before it goes into a fermented vat. These nine carry the raffia-tied dot, the stitched line and the stencilled starch motif, each in three indigo depths. Ask for a different resist shape and the same three depths carry it.

  • a fabric or wallpaper swatch
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  • a cultural studies handout
  • a home decor accent

Frequently asked questions

What format do these come in?
Each pattern is drawn at A3 proportions with a clean margin, and scales down to A4 without losing detail.
Can I ask for a different resist shape?
Yes — the direction field takes a different shape and the same three indigo depths render it.
What's the difference between the three indigo depths?
The lightest is a single dip; the middle depth is redipped for a deeper blue; the darkest holds the most dye and the sharpest contrast against the resisted ground.
Is this an authentic reproduction of a specific adire cloth?
No — the set draws on the tie, stitch and stencil resist techniques of Yoruba adire dyeing as a style reference for a generated print, not a reproduction of any specific dyer's cloth.

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