| Everybody has a bad hair day or sometimes you simply just don’t have the time to work on your hair-do. These are the times you most likely think about wearing a wrap. However, you can also dress up your look with a very impressive and fashionable headwrap.
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Aso Oke Fabric
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One of the most common fabrics used for Gele by African women is Aso Oke, which is pronounced ah-SHOW-kay. Aso Oke originated in Nigeria, from the Yoruba people who live in the southern part of the country. This intricate fabric has a long history of use in traditional African clothing, and is still popular today worldwide.
Fabrics Used for Gele
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When choosing a fabric to use for your Gele, there are some things to keep in mind. Whether you are wearing your Gele for an everyday look, or preparing for a formal occasion, the fabric that you choose is important and makes a statement. Let’s look at the different things to take into account.
The Gele
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The History of the Gele
While the Gele today is a modern accessory for women to wear when they
wish to dress up an outfit or celebrate an occassion, the elaborate
headscarves worn by African women for hundreds of years were a statement
and a cultural symbol of their station in life. If you’re going to rock
a Gele today, it’s important to have some understanding of the history
and meaning of your look.
Yellow Wrap
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Yellow can brighten your day. If you happen to have a yellow scarf you can easily lighten up your mood and brighten up your style with this easy to-do wrap.
Wrap your hair in Glitter
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How do I shine through the fabric? This is similar to the saying, “...wear the clothes, don’t let the clothes wear you”. When instruction is ambiguous, I fall back on what I know will work for me.
Chique Head Wrap
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Wraps are excellent to wear any time. You can choose all kinds of scarves to tie your head.
African inspired head wrap
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On this earth I walk as a woman of African decent and ancient wise-ways. I dance on the currents of the ethereal realm wearing a bold sky-high fro till my heart’s content. Adorned in a hair-glow of honor,
Yendys Head Wrap
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For many, many years, I have enjoyed wearing head wraps. This head covering was also known in the seventies and by other cultures as a turban. I selectively gathered and cherished ...
The Knotty Truth
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Hats off to high fashion! Ah, oui, oui inspired by French, South African, and East Indian fashion this look will have all eyes on you.
Vee's natural Head Wrap
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Head wraps are a definite fashion must-have. Capable of being both casual and classy is what makes this hair accessory perfect for any occasion.
