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Ready-to-Wear Handcrafted Geles that Carry Nigerian Heritage and Culture

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Wearing head wraps is a Nigerian woman's tradition that has deep roots in Yoruba culture. The elongated headwraps are popularly known as Gele style.  In older times, the Gele was wrapped in different styles. Based on the type of wrapping, one can identify the woman’s marital status. Now, with modernization, although such beliefs have moved. But the culture of wearing wedding Gele   and Gele headbands at social gatherings is kept alive. Previously, Geles were wrapped around the head manually. After pre-tied Geles were introduced, women could easily wear them like a hat. Different styles and sizes made of varied fabrics are available to shop for in pre-tied Geles. Let’s explore the trending Geles. For additional insights, check out https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCejNOnjuPu0npmQptTmNaZA . Best Gele fabrics to shop The aso-oke is a hand-woven fabric used to weave Gele in older times. This fabric gives a good texture and stays stiff without losing its shape. Even today, you...

Pre-Styled Gele: Making Traditions Easier to Keep Up With

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There may be certain instances where you may want to head out for a special occasion with a gele headwrap . However, styling the gele takes a long time, and you may not always have enough time to style it perfectly. However, you will still want to follow the traditions, especially when attending an occasion where others are also wearing the gele. So, what is the solution to the problem? You can invest in a pre-styled gele for a seamless experience. Let’s discuss more about it. To learn more, check out https://www.pinterest.com/angelinaswann/ . The perfect combination of design and usability A pre-styled gele makes the entire experience easier, as you will not have to worry about creating the perfect pleats in your gele. Moreover, it will also have a firm base that will support you throughout any occasion. You will not have to worry about tying it. Hence, if you have no prior experience wearing a gele or do not have the time for it, you can simplify the journey with such an option. ...