Yaro Sarki Inuwa is the Emir of Kano's Senior messenger.It is a purely honorary post today,and on ceremonial occasions Yaro Sarki Inuwa is gorgeously clad in rich costly robes containing many yards of rich brocade.The vast turban is of a mettalic blue colour,the effect being obtained locally by dipping white cotton in indigo dye and beating it with flat sticks when still wet.The bright yellow riding boots with long toe caps are locally made,as is the sword and scabard.Kano has long been famous for its fine quality leather.The special feature of the dress is the long sleeves covering the hands.The embroidery on the sleeves is of local work but the brocade,tassels and sashes are of imported materials.
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