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Community Guidelines
Effective Date: October 2026•Version 1.0
The àrà archive exists to honor Nigerian and African fashion craft, indigenous textile preservation, and contemporary haute couture innovation. Our community standards ensure the archive remains a trusted global reference.
1. Cultural Authenticity & Accurate Attribution
We celebrate verified craftsmanship—handwoven Aso Oke, Abeokuta indigo Adire Eleko, tailored Agbada, and contemporary corsetry. Every monograph submission must accurately attribute the designer, tailor, textile weaver, and photographer where known.
2. High Photographic Standards
Curator submissions must feature clean, high-resolution photography (minimum 2, maximum 10 images) demonstrating fabric weave, structure, and drape. Distorted, pixelated, or heavily watermarked submissions will not pass verification.
3. Respectful Interaction
Harassment, discriminatory remarks, cultural disparagement, or offensive commentary will result in immediate suspension and revocation of curator privileges.
4. Prohibited Submissions
No counterfeit merchandise, non-fashion advertisements, unsolicited spam, or commercial dropshipping listings are permitted.
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