If you are looking to buy Isi Agu Chieftaincy fabric, Aba markets is the best place and it is always affordable.
While Aba has many markets that sells fabrics, however, to get Isi Agu Chieftaincy fabric in different designs, we recommend Ekeoha Market (popularly known as Shopping Center) and Ariaria International Market.
So, if you are planning to visit Aba to buy Isi Agu Chieftaincy fabric, you can get it, in different designs at shopping center and Ariaria International Market.
The Isiagu ([Leopard head] In English), also called Chieftaincy, is a highly prestigious outfit worn by the Igbo people, which signifies power, authority, and pride. It holds a significant cultural and symbolic value for the Igbo people. It is usually worn on special occasions like weddings and coronation ceremonies.
READ MORE: What you need to know about ‘Isi Agu’ Igbo Cultural Outfit, Origin and Meaning
Description for fashion designers on best way to turn Isi Agu Chieftaincy fabric into a nice outfit.
- The shirt may be long or short sleeved.
- Some shirts have gold buttons that are linked by a chain.
- There is usually a breast pocket on the front.
- The shirt is usually worn with a red fez hat or the Igbo leopard cap.
Pricing
The prices varies, depending on the dealer and quality of the fabric.
Prices ranges from: N10,000 – 40,000 per yard.
We said quality, because the Isi Agu Chieftaincy fabric, in recent times has inferior qualities, meaning, not every Isi Agu Chieftaincy fabric is of the same quality.
This means, the best quality comes with a higher price, although, if you are not careful enough traders who lack honesty and integrity might scam you by selling the fake ones to you in the price of the original.
How to identify Quality Isi Agu Chieftaincy fabric
If you find yourself in this situation where you don’t trust the trader, it’s best you go with someone that knows more about fabrics. However, in a situation you don’t have anyone, below is a simple practice:
- Check the texture of the fabric
- It should be thick/mild
- Smooth like wool
- And it should be a little bit heavy
How to identify Fake Isi Agu Chieftaincy fabric
Before we point it out, it’s important to note that no fabric is fake it is always about what one can afford, however, Isi Agu Chieftaincy fabric has a fake ones, because of what the fabric signify in Igbo tribe.
Recently, dealers have approached Chinese companies that make fabrics to make lighter Isi Agu Chieftaincy fabric, which means, they can’t be measured to the original one.
- They are lighter than the original one.
- Not smooth like wool
- Has shady designs
In conclusion, it’s a best practice to go with someone that knows the terrain and can help you get the best out of your shopping experience.
If you are looking vendors that also buy and send it to you through waybill, you can always contact us: (234)7038111972 – Call or WhatsApp.
We help buyers get whatever materials they are looking to buy directly from Aba Market and waybill it to your location. We also, deliver outside the country.
