Fibered Femininty
Fibered Femininity is a textile-based catalog that explores the intersection of African femininity, Nigerian textile traditions, and contemporary storytelling. Rooted in decolonial and feminist frameworks, the project highlights the resilience and agency of Nigerian women through fabric prints, handwoven textiles, and silk designs. Drawing inspiration from traditional weaving techniques like aso oke and akwete, as well as cultural prints like adire and ankara, the catalog fuses ancestral craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. The works integrate layered textures and intricate patterns with the color red being central to this exploration, as it is a symbol of power and vitality, as well as womanhood in many African cultures, thereby reflecting the complexities of Nigerian femininity—its struggles, triumphs, and enduring presence in textile traditions. By intertwining historical techniques with contemporary design sensibilities, fibre becomes a dynamic, tactile repository of cultural memory as a result of femininity.
Sinead Keri is a Nigerian multidisciplinary artist exploring the intersection of textiles, storytelling, and decolonial narratives. Her work integrates weaving, printmaking, and fiber-based techniques, merging traditional Nigerian textile practices with contemporary design. Through material experimentation and historical inquiry, she reimagines textile narratives of African femininity.
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