In Nigerian Traditional marriage, you are not a fully dressed Edo bride without Coral beads. As Aso-oke to Yoruba brides so are coral beads to Edo brides.
Edo is a state in Southern region of Nigeria. Coral beads are sewn into the hair to form a crown know as Okuku.
Edo Traditional Wedding Beads
For traditional weddings in Edo state, it’s mostly an all round bead affair for brides because the accessories from their head to neck, hands and purse are made out of coral beads. Best believe, these beads don’t come cheap!
Their necks are adorned with coral beads known as Ivie-uru and their hands with Ivie-obo. Brides wear beaded earrings “Emi-ehorivie” and handbags made of coral beads.
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