Ever been to any event organised by the Igbo in Nigeria? Or, more aptly, have you been to one of the August Meetings of the Igbo in the Eastern part of the country? If you have, then, you most likely must have seen the glamour of the george fabric.
The Igbo are in love with the george material. Reason: The varieties are inexhaustible. Check, floral designed, name it; George remains gorgeous.
Some say the george confers some kind of royalty and dignity on those donning it. It makes you stand out at any event. And it is not cheap. Well, not when you prefer ‘baby george’.
The Igbo, particularly women, love the george material to a fault. They flaunt it during their various family meetings or outings. The dazzling uniformity is out of this world.
The beauty of the george rests in its gender-insensitivity. From the traditional ruler, who dons it alongside his isi agu (velvet material with lion’s head design) outfit, to the women traditional dancers, george remains a delight to behold.
When it comes to traditional outfits that are just African and Nigerian, george is always the first choice.