MAT MAKING/WEAVING IN YORUBALAND
The Ijeshas are one of the groups most renowned in Yorubaland for their mat weaving expertise. That is why their Oriki refers to them as “Ọmọ ẹlẹni atẹka, ẹlẹni ẹwẹlẹ”, Meaning (The children of those who weave fanciful mats). Various parts of Yorubaland are known for their specialization in specific arts and crafts. Some areas specialize