ABSTRACT
The study evaluated the decorated traditional cloth used in Tiv cultural activities in Benue State, Nigeria. The aim of the study was to establish the aesthetic value of Tiv traditional cloth used in cultural activities, while the objectives are to: find out the educational value of Tiv traditional cloth; examine the symbolic meanings of black and white colour; and evaluate the use of the Tiv traditional cloth. To facilitate the study, three research questions were raised and answered. Related literature based on conceptual framework were reviewed which served as a road-map for the study. The survey research design was used for the study. A sample of 140 weavers was used for the study. A structured questionnaire developed by the researcher was used in collecting data from the respondents. The data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation. From the analyses of the data, the findings showed that there is high educational value of cultural activities in relation to the black and white colours that are used on decorated Tiv traditional cloth. The black and white colours symbolize peace, fertility of the soil, harmony, authority, beauty and excellence. In addition, the usage of the decorated traditional cloth among the Tiv clan community include rituals, identity, burial ceremonies, initiation and gift. It is recommended among others that workshops and seminars be organized for weavers to adopt advanced weaving skills for mass production of decorated Tiv traditional cloth and that youth should be encouraged to use the traditional cloth to project Tiv culture and values more than it is being done currently.
CHAPTER ONE
Title Page – – – – – – – – – i
Declaration- – – – – – – – – – ii
Certification – – – – – – – – – iii
Acknowledgements – – – – – – – – iv
Abstract – – – – – – – – – v
Table of contents- – – – – – – – – vi
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study – – – – – – 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem – – – – – – 3
1.3.1 The Aim and Objectives – – – – – – 4
1.4 Research Questions – – – – – – – 4
1.5 Assumptions for the Study – – – – – – 5
1.6 Significance of the Study – – – – – – 5
1.7 Justification of the Study – – – – – – – 5
1.8 Scope of the Study – – – – – – 6
1.9 Limitations of the Study – – – – – – 6
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CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction- – – – – – – – – 7
2.1 Theoretical Framework – – – – – – 7
2.2 Conceptual Framework – – – – – – 9
2.2. 1 Origin and Development of Textile Industry – – – – 9
2.2.2 The Origin and Evolution of Cloth Making among the Tiv – – 17
2.2.3 The Concept of Colour and Impediments to the use of Colour – 18
2.4 Empirical Studies – – – – – – – 27
2.5 Tie and Dye – – – – – – – – 28
2.6 Weaving – – – – – – – – 31
2.7 The Educational Value of Tiv Traditional Cloth – – – 32
2.8 Summary of Literature Review and Uniqueness of the Study – 47
CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction – – – – – – – – 48
3.1 Research Design – – – – – – – 48
3.2 Population and Sample – – – – – – 49
3.3 Research Instruments – – – – – – – 49
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3.4 Validity of the Instrument- – – – – – – 50
3.5 Pilot study – – – – – – – – 50
3.6 Method of Data Collection – – – – – – 51
3.7 Method of Data Analysis – – – – – – 51
CHAPTER FOUR
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Introduction – – – – – – – – 52
4.2 Data Presentation and Results – – – – – – 52
4.2.1 Research Question One– – – – – – 52
4.2.2 Research Question Two – – – – – – 53
4.2.3 Research Question Three – – – – – – 54
4.3 Results and Discussions – – – – – – 55
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction – – – – – – – – 64
5.2 Summary – – – – – – – – 64
5.3 Conclusion – – – – – – – – 65
5.4 Recommendations – – – – – – – 67
5.5 Contribution to Knowledge – – – – – – 68
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References – – – – – – – – 69
Appendices – – – – – – – – 73
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