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Can a Piece of Clothing Bring You Home?

Can a Piece of Clothing Bring You Home?

From wearing Aṣọ òkè at graduation to treasuring a kitenge scarf gifted by a mother, five women living in the diaspora reflect on the garments that keep them connected to home.

BY PRECIOUS AKPEVBA · 13 AUG 2026
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