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Adire oniko is a resist method of adire which involves the tying of fabric before immersing into dye solution. It comprises tying, knotting, folding, marbling and sprinkling techniques. When a cloth is tied, it is then immersed in dye solution so the dye will not penetrate the tied areas.
Synonymous with tie-dye, it involves the tying of fabric with “strings”, “rubber bands”, “raffia-iko” or any form of non-absorbent rope. Unlike Adire eleko, it comes in catchy colours and attracts more beautiful colours.
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Materials for Adire Oniko
Materials needed include:
- Fabric – all kinds of fabric (esp. 100% cotton)
- Dye (or colourant)
- Dye chemicals – caustic soda or soda ash, and sodium hydrosulphite or common salt.
- Non-absorbent rope – All kinds of raffia (iko), yarn, strings and thread.
- Measuring cups and teaspoons
- Wooden rod – for stirring
- Safety equipment – Rubber gloves, nose guard, apron
- Water
- Cooking facility – stove, electric cooker, boiling ring, etc.
- Rubber bands
- Iron
- Polythene bags or plastic tarp
- Scissors
- Dye vessels – stainless wares, etc.
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