Assessment of Bed Linen Produced from Guinea Brocade for Wealth Creation in Offa Local Government, Kwara State

Abstract

Bed linen produced from guinea brocade exhibits remarkable quality attributes,
showcasing its rich cultural heritage, the intricate pattern and vibrant colors
inherent to guinea brocade contribute to its aesthetic appeal, making it attractive choice for consumers seeking unique and culturally significant bed linen options. Therefore, this study assessed bed linen produced from guinea brocade for wealth creation in Offa Local Government Area Kwara State. Three research questions were raised. The study adopted Cross cross-sectional descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised 3,014 home makers in Offa Local Government. Multi-stage sampling technique (including simple random) was used to select one hundred and fifty (150) homemakers in the study area. The instrument used was well well-structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency, mean and standard deviation. the findings revealed that
respondents have seen guinea brocade bed line before (1.67) but not familiar
with its characteristics (1.21) and never come across its promotion and advertisement (ˉ1.35). It also revealed that respondents perceived guinea brocade as suitable fabric (ˉ3.99), premium product worth investing in (3.82) and the appearance looks attractive (3.98). guinea brocade bed linen can reduce reliance on imported beddings (ˉ2.63), strengthening
cultural heritage (2.51). It also revealed that respondents disagreed that maintenance requirements will increase their economic viability (2.23). It can be concluded that the preference and acceptance of Guinea brocade bed linen signify a lucrative market opportunity and means of wealth. The study recommends that home economics educators and fabric retailers engage in awareness campaigns on quality fabric selection and fabric-specific maintenance to promote durability and cost-effectiveness in household textile