Without the African Headdress
The African Headdress is a garment, but it is culturally ingrained into the people of African and African American descent. I do not believe Africans and African Americans could live comfortably without the headdress, because it is a symbol that has ancestral roots.
In West Africa, the head wrap marks status, power, and prominence. It also provides a sort of dress code for African ladies and gentlemen. It modestly covers the hair while drawing a person’s attention to one’s facial features. The practicality of the headdress is another important feature. The head wrap protects women and men from the heat and sun rays produced by the West African Climate.
In America, the headdress has progressed from a symbol of oppression to one of empowerment. African American women over time learned to tie their head wraps in different ways that unique looks that were much different then their white counterparts. The headdress was the one thing African American women could mold in order to make uniquely their own.
Today, head wraps are universal. They can have a symbolic or fashionable trend. The head wrap provides those of religious faith with modest head covering. Those who want to stand out can invest in Gele’s that defy gravity and come in unique colors and textures.
Above I have places where you can go in order to purchase your own head wrap. The first is of a man named J. Frassini. He is based in Santa Monica, California, and you can order a plethora of head wraps for low prices. His head wraps are simple in design which makes them great for casual wear, and they durable to withstand an active social lifestyle. The Second of lady named Miriam, and she is based in Canada. She creates the Gele. Her prices are much higher, but she uses quality materials that will make your Gele unique and stand out.
Below I have made a mini slide show of their work. If you like what you see then you can directly purchase from J. Frassini at http://jfrassini.com/ and Miriam at http://africanbeauty.ca/.
The African Headdress is a garment, but it is culturally ingrained into the people of African and African American descent. I do not believe Africans and African Americans could live comfortably without the headdress, because it is a symbol that has ancestral roots.
In West Africa, the head wrap marks status, power, and prominence. It also provides a sort of dress code for African ladies and gentlemen. It modestly covers the hair while drawing a person’s attention to one’s facial features. The practicality of the headdress is another important feature. The head wrap protects women and men from the heat and sun rays produced by the West African Climate.
In America, the headdress has progressed from a symbol of oppression to one of empowerment. African American women over time learned to tie their head wraps in different ways that unique looks that were much different then their white counterparts. The headdress was the one thing African American women could mold in order to make uniquely their own.
Today, head wraps are universal. They can have a symbolic or fashionable trend. The head wrap provides those of religious faith with modest head covering. Those who want to stand out can invest in Gele’s that defy gravity and come in unique colors and textures.
Above I have places where you can go in order to purchase your own head wrap. The first is of a man named J. Frassini. He is based in Santa Monica, California, and you can order a plethora of head wraps for low prices. His head wraps are simple in design which makes them great for casual wear, and they durable to withstand an active social lifestyle. The Second of lady named Miriam, and she is based in Canada. She creates the Gele. Her prices are much higher, but she uses quality materials that will make your Gele unique and stand out.
Below I have made a mini slide show of their work. If you like what you see then you can directly purchase from J. Frassini at http://jfrassini.com/ and Miriam at http://africanbeauty.ca/.