xhosa doek styles

STEP 1 Fold your scarf to make a thin rectangle. STEP 2 Bend forward and place the scarf along the nape of your head. STEP 3 Gather the edges with both hands and bring them to the front, guiding them along the sides of your head and tie the edges together. STEP 4 Tie the…

If you have a small scarf and have been thinking of what to do with it then this is the doek style for you. The fabric you use for this head tie should be light like Ankara, Chitenge, Kitenge, shweshwe, emahiya but not too thick, to get your flower/rose effect. Tie the “2-flower” doek in…

Wear this head tie with your jeans in five easy steps. I like the doughnut head tie, it’s a simple style to do.  STEP 1 Fold your scarf to make a thin rectangle. STEP 2 Bend forward and place the scarf along the nape of your head. STEP 3 Gather the edges with both hands…

This is a typical ceremonial head tie, giving you that royal and regal look and feel. You can’t go wrong with this style, especially when thinking of what to wear to an African event. This Doek style is guaranteed to spice up you African Traditional Attire.  STEP 1 Roll a scarf like a ball or…