Local Craft Materials in Nigeria

Natural Fibers

• Cotton, Silk, Jute, Sisal, Wool

Fabrics

• Mudcloth, Adire, Ankara, Kente, Asooke

Beads

• Wood, Glass, Plastic, Ceramic, Stone

Metals

• Copper, Aluminum, Iron, Bronze, Gold

Woods

• Mahogany, Teak, Iroko, Obeche, Bamboo

Other Materials

• Cowrie shells, Coconut shells, Calabash, Leather, Animal bone/teeth