Aso Oke Hat

Aso Oke Hat

An Aso Oke Hat is a traditional Yoruba hat that is made of hand woven African fabric, see Aso Oke fabric, cotton, velvet, or damask. In the Yoruba language, this hat is called a fila. Although these hats originated in Nigeria they are worn by all men of African descent. Typically, the top of the hat slouches to one side, and rests above the wearer's ear. It is commonly worn with African formal attire (see Grand boubou) and lace or cotton brocade dashiki suits. It must be noted, that many men wear a bowler hat with the lace dashiki suit. However, an aso oke hat or crown style kufi cap are the most common choices when wearing any other type of formal attire.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo frequently wears these hats. In popular culture, the aso oke hat has been featured in the film "BarberShop"; Dinka, a Nigerian American character, wears an aso oke hat during the entire movie. The hat was also featured in the movie "Phat Girlz". The film "" features an aso oke hat. Although the word "boubou" is mispronounced, and the character is wearing a dashiki and not a Senegalese kaftan, this film is unique because it features a fly-whisk. The fly-whisk was historically used by African kings and tribal chiefs. At the end of this film, Anthony Anderson, wearing an aso oke hat, and formal African attire, carries the fly-whisk.

ee also

*Kufi
*Boubou (clothing)
*Dashiki
*Senegalese kaftan
*Bowler hat
*Fly-whisk
*Yoruba people

External links

*Aso Oke fabric http://www.africanwaistcoatcompany.com/aso-oke.htm
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/world/onyourstreet/nigegallery.shtml Nigerian wedding photos]
*To see several different styles of aso oke hats go to http://dupsies.com/Dstore/hats-caps-collars-c-46.html
*Aso Oke Hat examples http://www.africastyles.com/Accessory/hats/hat_accessory.shtml


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