Lace fabrics are a popular choice for traditional Nigerian outfits. From classic gele headwraps to flowing gowns and dresses, lace adds an elegant touch to any ensemble. Nigeria has a thriving textile industry and you can find beautiful, high-quality laces woven and embroidered locally.
In this article, we cover some of the most popular and best lace fabrics made in Nigeria. We discuss what makes them special, how they are used in traditional outfits, and their average prices. Whether you are looking to purchase lace for your own wardrobe or to resell, this guide covers some of the top options currently available.
Popular Nigerian Lace Fabrics and Their Prices
The following are some of the best lace fabrics in Nigeria and their market prices:
Aso Oke
Aso Oke is a hand-woven lace fabric made by the Yoruba people in southwestern Nigeria. It comes in three main patterns - eleko (broad stripes), alaari (medium strips) and etu (finest strips). The woven strips give aso oke a distinctive texture and design.
Aso oke is usually made from cotton, but some variants use silk or velvet. It is perfect for making dresses, gowns, men’s attire like agbada robes and fila hats. Aso oke lace sells for an average price of 3,500 to 10,000 Naira per yard, depending on the quality.
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Swiss Lace
Swiss lace refers to lace designed in Switzerland but manufactured in Nigeria. It is made using high-quality lace fabrics and intricate designs that give it a luxurious, high-end look.
Swiss lace comes in over 40 different patterns and is an extremely versatile fabric used to design dresses, blouses, gowns, veils and wedding dresses. On Ankara.com.ng, Swiss lace ranges from 10,000 Naira to 95,000 Naira depending on the yards.
Ita Broderie Lace
Ita broderie is a type of broderie lace embroidered in intricate floral and leaf patterns on a mesh background. Broderie lace originated in France but the Nigerian version, also called ita broderie, puts a unique spin on the classic design.
Ita broderie lace comes in crisp white or ivory colors. It is perfect for making wedding gowns, evening dresses and formal blouses. Good quality ita broderie costs 2,500 to 5,000 Naira per yard.
Chantilly Lace
Named after the French town Chantilly, this fine bobbin lace features an exquisite floral pattern on a delicate net background. The intricate lace patterns are outlined using silk or cotton threads.
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In Nigeria, Chantilly lace comes in white, ivory or black. When layered or lined it is perfect for making wedding gowns, formal evening dresses, lingerie, veils and gloves. Chantilly lace fabric sells for 1,800 to 7,500 Naira per yard in most Nigerian fabric shops.
English Net Lace
English net lace features a fine hexagonal knitted background with various floral motifs scattered throughout. It comes in white, ivory and black and sometimes has stripes or checkered patterns.
Nigerian English net lace manages to capture the fine and elegant look of original English lace designs. English net is a great choice for making dresses, blouses, overlays and necklines insert. It costs around 2,500 to 10,000 Naira per yard.
Sequin Lace
Sequin lace fabric consists of nylon lace fabric background covered with millions of sequins and beads. This sparkling lace fabric comes in a variety of colors and patterns. It is used to make bold cocktail dresses, evening gowns, blouses and bridal outfits. High-quality Nigerian sequin lace costs around 5,000 to 10,000 Naira per yard. Metallic colored sequins and bugle beads cost even more.
French Lace
French laces like Chantilly and Calais lace are intricate, high quality, and challenging to produce. Nigerian versions mimic the look of classic French lace through fine mesh backgrounds and delicate embroidery in floral, leaf or scalloped edges. French-style laces range from 2,500 to 15,000 Naira per yard.
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Beaded Lace
Beaded lace also known as bugle lace is a stunning type of lace featuring swirls, flowers and scrolls made from glass bugle or seed beads embroidered onto cotton netting. Beaded lace features shiny glass beads embroidered in patterns onto cotton netting. Small sequins are also used to add glamour.
Beaded lace sells for around 30,500 to 80,000 per yard depending on the bead sizes and designs.
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Voile Lace
Voile lace gets its name from the lightweight, sheer voile net background. Delicate floral or geometric patterns are created on the net using stitching or cutwork embroidery styles. Originating from England or France, Voile lace can now be found intricately detailed by experienced Nigerian fabric designers and sellers. Good quality Voile lace costs 10,500 to 95,000 Naira per yard.
Sequence Lace
Sequin lace fabric consists of a nylon lace netting covered in thousands of sequins and beads. This sparkling lace fabric comes in a variety of colors and patterns. It’s perfect for bold cocktail dresses, gowns, blouses and wedding outfits.
Sequin lace can cost anywhere from 10,000 to 70,000 Naira per yard.
Net Sequinned Lace
A variation on sequin lace, net sequinned lace features stripes or all-over patterns created by stitching sequins onto soft netting. Net sequinned lace fabrics sell for around 4,000 to 30,000 Naira per yard.
Ankara Lace Mix
Modern designers are mixing traditional Ankara prints with lace to create unique designs. The patterns peek through cutouts or overlay the solid colored lace fabric. Mixed Ankara lace fabrics sell for around 3,500 to 7,000 Naira per yard.
Price Summary of Nigerian Lace Fabrics
Here's a table summarizing the prices of different types of Nigerian lace fabrics:
| Lace Fabric Type | Average Price (Naira per yard) |
|---|---|
| Aso Oke | 3,500 - 10,000 |
| Swiss Lace | 10,000 - 95,000 |
| Ita Broderie Lace | 2,500 - 5,000 |
| Chantilly Lace | 1,800 - 7,500 |
| English Net Lace | 2,500 - 10,000 |
| Sequin Lace | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| French Lace | 2,500 - 15,000 |
| Beaded Lace | 30,500 - 80,000 |
| Voile Lace | 10,500 - 95,000 |
| Sequence Lace | 10,000 - 70,000 |
| Net Sequinned Lace | 4,000 - 30,000 |
| Ankara Lace Mix | 3,500 - 7,000 |
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