Obalufon Link

Deity of the Cloth

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Native of Iyinde Town


Before the Gods and Men generally had no article of clothing but twigs and leaves for their protection

Obalufon invented carpentry, clothes weaving and tailoring


Obalufon village greeting:

Oju gboroo i - e / I wish you clear eyesight!

Answer:

Oja aya l - e / The opener will open them

 

To deceive or not to deceive

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Protection

Concealment

Self-conscience

Elegance

Shame

 

Sewing

Carpeting

Weaving

 

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