Tobe

/toʊˈbeɪ/ noun

Definition

a traditional garment worn in some West African cultures, particularly among the Yoruba people, consisting of a large piece of fabric wrapped around the body.

Etymology

From Yoruba 'túbú' (cloth wrapper). The word entered English through direct contact with West African languages and cultures.

Kelly Says

The tobe represents thousands of years of African textile tradition—the way it's wrapped tells stories about a person's status, culture, and identity, making it an entire language written on fabric!

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