IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND CULTURAL STUDIES (RJHCS )

E-ISSN 2579-0528
P-ISSN 2695-2467
VOL. 9 NO. 1 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijssmr.v8.no1.2022.pg32.40

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The Challenges and Prospects of Fabric Design in Nigeria Focusing on Tie and Dye

Charity Chinnah, Pamela. I. Cyril-Egware (PhD)

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Abstract

The paper ex-rayed the historical process of fabric design in Nigeria with emphasis on Tie and dye. The conceptual explication of the key concepts was conceptualized. The study made used of system theory, while secondary sources of data were used, data were analyzed using content analysis. The study discovered that there are factors militating against textile designs processes via Tie and dye, which includes, lack of raw materials, high cost of purchase, poor transportation system, and high literacy among personals in the process. The study unveiled that the elimination of the above-mentioned challenges against fabric designs with probable solution will lead to empowerment, employment, and national development, consequently, the following recommendations were made, elimination of unnecessary middle agent, availability of raw materials, equipment and qualified human resources, student /learners positive attitudinal change to learning. Provision of enabling environment among others will lead to national development.

keywords:

Tie and dye, the challenges, and prospects of fabric design

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