How to tie Gele for Beginners


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1. Beads worn in Africa are either locally produced (Krobo Beads) or sourced outside Africa ( Coral Beads) 2. Wearing beads are an expression of the culture, style, art and economy of Africans. 3. In ancient times Egyptians, Greeks, Indians and Arabs were involved in beads trading with Africans. 4. Because beads are mostly handmade,…


The Mudcloth is also called Bogolanfini, which is a combination of three words in the Bambara language of Mali: “Bogo” which means clay or mud, “lan” means “with”, while “fini” means “cloth” in the Bambara language of Mali, this clearly explains why it is simply called “Mud Cloth”. Bogolan is a handmade Traditional cloth originally…

Umushanana is usually made of silky and polished materials which helps it flow. Stiff cotton fabrics can give a heavy look and feel. The outfit comprises a wrap skirt bundled around the waist and a sash draped on a shoulder. It is important to choose your colours and patterns according to your body shape and…

The Dashiki fabric is usually made into a shirt for both males and females. It’s also common these days to see dresses, jackets, hoodies,sneakers, bags and other accessories. In the 1960s the Dashiki got into Black America during the cultural and political unrests. It was a symbol of rebellion against the norm. Every fashion conscious…
Shweshwe is the name of the indigo cloth worn by most of Southern Africa. This indigo fabric, which was dyed by the indigofera plant, originated from India and Holland. Four companies produce different Colours of the shweshwe fabric: Indigo – Da Gama Textiles Blue – Three Leopards (Tree cats) Chocolate brown and red – Tootal(Toto)…