A Beginner’s Guide to Nigerian Gele: Popular Fabrics, Names and Styles
Gele is a traditional Nigerian headtie commonly worn for weddings, church services, parties and other celebrations. It comes in many fabrics, textures and shapes, which can make the different types difficult to identify. The easiest way to understand gele is to separate the fabric from the style. The fabric is the material used, such as Aso-Oke or Sego, while the style is the finished shape created on the head, including fan gele, auto-gele and infinity pleats. Once you know this difference, it becomes easier to recognise the gele you are looking at and choose a style that suits an occasion.
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