Agbádá
2022
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An ensemble consisting of an agbádá, shirt and trousers in striped cotton and a fillà of cotton velvet, embrodiered with synthetic thread in bright colours.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton (agbádá, shirt, trousers), cotton velvet (fillà), embrodiered synthetic thread |
| Brief description | Agbádá ensemble of a robe, shirt, trousers and fìlà of striped cotton and cotton velvet with embroidery, ATAFO by Mai Atafo, Lagos, Nigeria, 2022 |
| Physical description | An ensemble consisting of an agbádá, shirt and trousers in striped cotton and a fillà of cotton velvet, embrodiered with synthetic thread in bright colours. |
| Gallery label | Atafo’s fashion designs are grounded in tailoring and individual style. Based in Lagos, Mai Atafo's meticulous eye is evident across the label’s range of ready-to-wear, made-to-measure and one-of-a-kind creations. As well as creating bespoke formalwear for public figures including actor Thuso Mbedu and musician Jidenna, ATAFO offers a remote customised service through global online platforms like Whatsapp (T.17 & 18-2022). V&A, Room 40, Africa Fashion(02/07/2022 - 16/04/2023) |
| Credit line | Purchased with funds from the Sue Smith bequest |
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| Accession number | T.18:1 to 4-2022 |
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| Record created | November 22, 2021 |
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