SYNTHESIS OF YORUBA TEXTILES AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY FOR A RESILIENT ECONOMY IN THIS TURBULENT ERA
SYNTHESIS OF YORUBA TEXTILES AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY FOR A RESILIENT ECONOMY IN THIS TURBULENT ERA

Summary/Abstract: A resilient economy is a strong base for large volume of trade as it provides a perfect solution to poverty. Synthesis of Yoruba textiles and modern technology for resilient economy in this turbulent era is the concern of this paper. It highlights how Yoruba indigenous textiles are face lifted by modern technology to eradicate economic downturn. The paper gives insight to improvement on the production of Yoruba textiles therefore giving opportunity of job creation and self-reliance through the fusion. The huge tragedy of the Nigerian experience hinges on the downturn of economy which is at its peak of crashing. Most Nigerian are not believing that indigenous textile contents can increase drastically the income of the nation if facelifted or rebranded. The high rate at which naira is depreciating is very alarming at present ($1USD = N 1440) being because of fluctuation now. The paper projects a way out of economic turbulence with the synthesis of Yoruba textiles and modern technology by building a resilient economy. The paper further discusses the new orientation and training involved; raw materials used, computer knowledge, recommendations, and conclusion.

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