AN ILLUSTRATION OF TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE

AN ILLUSTRATION OF TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE

ABSTRACT

This special project deals thoroughly with the traditional marriage ceremonies in Nnewi.  Chapter one gives an introduction to the topic while the rest of the chapters deals with literature review, research problems, approaches, objectives and limitation of the study.

Chapter two gives a detailed account of marriage in Nnewi.  It discusses Bride price in Nnewi and types of marriages obtainable.

Chapter two gives a picturesque description of the processes and ritual involves in marriage ceremonies and then deals with the functions of marriages.

Chapter four deals with the steps taken in executing the practical aspect of the project which is screen printing.     It also deals with the materials used.     The conclusion and prospects collabs the findings of the chapters and suggests areas of further inquiry and interest.     The entire above make up the body of this special project.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE:

Introduction

Setting

1.1              Literature Review

1.2              Research Problems

1.3              Research Approaches

1.4              Research Objective

1.5              Scope / Limitation

CHAPTER TWO

1.1              Traditional Marriage in Nnewi

1.2              Bride – Price in Nnewi

1.3              Types of Marriage That Exist in Nnewi

CHAPTER THREE

3.1         Stages of Marriage in Nnewi

3.2         Functions of Marriage in Nnewi

CHAPTER FOUR

Screen Printing Preparation

4.0 Choices of Screen and Frame

4.1 Mounting of Screen on Frame

1.1         Transfer of Stencil to the Screen

1.2         Preparation of the Diuapositive

1.3         Development of Screen on the Box coating of

the screen with photosentive Emulsion

1.4         The Printing method

1.5         Choice of printing method in relation to design

1.6         The printing paste

1.7         Preparation of Fabric and printing table

1.8         Printing Proper

1.9         Finishing Treatment

Conclusion and prospects

Bibliography

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION

Among the Igbo’s of Nigeria marriage is a sacred institution A man or woman is to be regarded to have finally landed when he or she marries.

Marriage institution is held with a high respect and infant, it dominates most of the Igbo art and custom, hence it is regarded as the foundation of the whole social structure. Nnewi in Anambra state is a town that best illustrated this believes of Igbos. In Nnewi, there are six main stages in the sanctification of traditional marriage. The first stage is “Iju Ase”ie making Engines. It is followed by “Inyo Uno” and then “Ika Igba nkwu”. Then the most important event which is “Igba Nkwu proper. This involves a lot of celebration and marry making. Igba- Nkwu” is followed by “Ika Idu- Uno” and then “Idu- Uno”proper. “Idu-uno is another important event in the stage of traditional marriage celebration.

The final stage is “Onodu Apuilo, This is a remarkable period of confinement of the bride in a fathering room called “Ulo Mgbde”. She is giving all sorts of delicacies so that she will be fatten up. The body then richly treated regularly with local cosmetics, Uhie”. These designs are meant to beautify then newly married woman. As already stated Igbo- Nkwo” is the most important ceremony in the traditional marriage celebration and it is usually travel from different parts of the country in other to grace the occasion and rejoice with the marring couple. Care of children, the main tarriance of the household and the cultural imposed needs of the family.

AN ILLUSTRATION OF TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE