Adesola



Adesola
The Crown Line
Adéṣọlá (The Calm Is Crowned in Wealth) is not made. It is composed—like an ancestral hymn whispered into fabric. This is not an Agbada for spectacle—it is a garment for those whose power rests not in volume, but in stillness. Drenched in a tone of sacred ivory, Adéṣọlá is worn by men who walk in light without chasing it. It is for those who have nothing to prove, because their lineage already proved it long ago.
At the center of Adéṣọlá lies a geometry of reverence: embroidery not designed to dazzle, but to honor. Stitched in a rich mustard gold, the motif rises with botanical symmetry—recalling royal stalks, sacred flora, and the quiet grandeur of Yoruba palatial gardens. The upper motif blooms upward, echoing the rise of legacy; the lower half descends in stately vertical bars, grounding the garment like pillars of a shrine. These lines are not decoration—they are scripture in thread, a visual prayer rendered in gold.
This Agbada is tailored from a fine cotton-blend suiting fabric with both structure and grace. The outer robe (awosoke) flows from the shoulders in sculptural folds, evoking the wingspan of elders who blessed thrones. The awotele, cut in matching ivory, serves as a tonal anchor—framing the embroidery with clean minimalism. Beneath it all, the sokoto completes the trinity with discreet precision, maintaining the garment’s sovereign silhouette in motion or repose. Worn with its matching ivory Fila, Adéṣọlá is not an outfit. It is a benediction—bestowed, not worn.
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Adéṣọlá is crafted from a cotton-rich suiting blend selected for its balance of fluidity and form. The fabric holds its shape without stiffness, allowing the robe to hang in stately folds while remaining breathable and wearable.
The embroidery is executed in mustard gold using a layered satin stitch that gives the motif dimension and depth. The thread is chosen for its low-luster glow, catching light like dawn on sacred earth. The design is drawn from traditional Yoruba foliage symbolism, reinterpreted for a modern regal context.
Material: Premium cotton-rich blend
Weave: Structured ceremonial weave
Finish: Matte with a soft ancestral glow
Weight: ~200 gsm
Color: Ivory with Mustard Gold embroidery
Total Garment Weight: ~1.7 kg (full set including embroidery)
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Aṣọlórí is constructed from a tightly woven cotton blend, selected for its blend of formality, breathability, and strength. It holds shape without stiffness and drapes with a grace that suggests ancestral memory. The garment’s weight is deliberate—felt, but never burdensome.
The embroidery is rendered using matte-finished cocoa-brown satin thread, applied with raised detailing in a symmetrical layout. This embroidery technique was developed to echo Yoruba cosmological balance—vertical grounding, floral ascent, and horizontal symmetry.
Material: Premium cotton blend
Weave: Structured plain weave with ceremonial weight
Finish: Matte sand with cocoa-brown embroidery
Weight: ~210 gsm
Color: Sandstone with Cocoa Threadwork
Total Garment Weight: ~1.8 kg (including full set and embroidery)
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Care Instructions: Dry cleaning is strongly recommended. For best results, use a professional service experienced in working with embroidered textiles. Avoid pressing directly on the embroidery—use a pressing cloth or opt for steam to preserve the texture and stitchwork.
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