 As colonialism became more influential , the Igbo adapted their dress customs . Clothing worn before colonialism became " traditional " and worn on cultural occasions . Modern Igbo traditional attire , for men , is generally made up of the Isiagu top , which resembles the Dashiki worn by other African groups . Isiagu ( or Ishi agu ) is usually patterned with lions ' heads embroidered over the clothing and can be a plain colour . It is worn with trousers and can be worn with either a ceremonial title holders hat or with the conventional striped men 's hat known as Okpu Agu . For women , a puffed sleeve blouse along with two wrappers and a head tie are worn . 
