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Declaration ii
Certification iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Table of Contents vi
List of Tables ix
List of Figures x
List of Plates xi
List of Appendices xii
Definition of Operational Terms xii
Abstract xiii

Chapter ONE

: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 2
1.3 Aim of the Study; 3
1.4 The objectives of this Study are to: 3
1.5 Research questions 4
1.6 Justification of the Study: 4
1.7 Significance of the Study: 5
1.8 Scope and Delimitation of the Study: 5
1.9 Basic Assumption 6
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Chapter TWO

: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION 7
2.2 Account of Benin 7
2.3 Kingship 8
2.4 Costumes and Decorations 11
2.5 Royal Costumes, Palace Festivals and Ceremonies (Benin Kingdom in particular) 12
2.6 Symbols Associated With the Royal Costumes 12
2.7 Traditional Costumes, Design and Clothing 14
2.8 Dyers 15
2.9 Fabric Design (Resist Techniques) 16
2.10 GARMENTS 21
2.10.1 History of Clothing and Its Use 21
2.10.2 Garment, Ethnic and Cultural Heritage 22
2.11 Brief History of Indigo Dye 24

Chapter THREE

: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 25
3.2 Research Design 25
3.3 Methodology 25
3.4 Data Collection 26
3.5 Sample Size of the Design Motifs 27
3.6 Motifs Development 27
3.7 Combination of Motifs to Form Pattern and Design 32
3.8 Materials and Methods 38
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3.9 Finishing Procedure 40
3.10 Pretreatment and Preparation Of Fabric: 41
3.11 Preparation and Transfer of Designs On To Fabric: 42
3.12 Preparation of Wax, Waxing and Waxing Tools: 43
3.13 Processes of Dying: 44
3.14 Process and result of dying: 45
3.15 Garment Construction 48

Chapter FOUR

: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 50
4.2 Data Presentation and Analysis 51
4.3 The Consumers of Dyed Product 54
4.4 Findings of the study 56
4.5 Discussion: 57

Chapter FIVE

: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of Major Findings 59
5.2 Conclusion 59
5.3 Recommendations 60
5.4 Contribution to Knowledge 60
References 62
Appendix 65