IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

JOURNAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND LEADERSHIP RESEARCH (JPSLR )

E-ISSN 2504-883X
P-ISSN 2695 2432
VOL. 11 NO. 5 2025
DOI: 10.56201/jpslr.vol.11.no5.2025.pg164.174

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Identification of Modified Dagi Motif from Dutse Palace Suitable for Hausa Traditional Robe ( Babbar Riga)

M, Y Waziri PhD , Habib Mustapha, Muktar Ahmed, Ishaya S Leo

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Abstract

This study focusses on identification of modified Dagi motifs from the wall decorations of Dutse palace suitable for Hausa traditional robe (Babbar riga). rooted in the artistic and cultural heritage of Northern Nigeria, the research addresses the unexplored potential of the identified motifs in contemporary fashion design. A qualitative ethnographic approach was employed. Incorporating oral interviews as well as visual observations of 71 identified motifs for design layout. The findings reveal that the modified Dagi motifs, despite their modifications retain cultural integrity and aesthetic appeal suitable for garment embellishment. This research contributes to heritage preservation while fostering innovation in traditional Hausa textile arts.

keywords:

Dagi Motif, Dutse palace and Traditional robe

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