Revitalizing Igbo Textile Art Practice: Indigenous Design Aesthetics and Cultural Preferences as Catalyst to Navigating Market Dynamics
Conference: ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
Presenter(s): Alexander Kelechi Ekeamadi, Olaitan Abolaji Atanda
Textile industry in Nigeria has experienced a severe decline, with the collapse of 150 companies in 2023, leaving only two operational firms, both foreign-owned. This downturn is primarily attributed to the rampant influx of textiles, particularly from China, which has saturated the market and undermined local manufacturers' and designers’ competitiveness. …