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WOMEN ENTERPRISE ITA'I FEATURES WEAVING AT 1st TEDx OKENE 2021


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By Rosemary Onubaiye
Photos: David Araga/Africa-Related


Photo: David Araga/Africa-Related (2021)

ITA'I - OUR CLOTH is an exclusive HAND-WOVEN social enterprise rooted in Okene, with operations in Lagos, Nigeria and New York City recently showcased its collection at the first ever TEDx Okene.

Founded in 2019, this global brand with a home-felt impact is dedicated to bringing a modern approach to preserving, presenting and promoting Africa’s cultural heritage through the woven cloth; and in line with the seven of the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs).

The vision at Ita’i is to make Ita'i a global brand with a home-felt impact, and it goes about it by encouraging community development and women empowerment through existing resources such as weaving.

WATCH: Ita’i CEO Oyiza Adaba Speaks @ TEDx OKENE

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