MEANING OF HEAD TIE (GELE) TO AN AFRICAN WOMAN

African head tie also known as Gele is a common women’s cloth head scarf in many parts of Africa. Head tie plays a great role in the women fashion.
It is used for the traditional head covering used among most women and could be great part of their fashion. Its uses or meaning may vary and depends on the country or tribe religion of those who adorn it. The head scarf is used as an ornamental head covering or fashion accessory, or for functionality in different settings.
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 Source: fashionwalkafrica.com