The history behind extravagant head wraps goes far beyond runway shows and YouTube tutorials.
Head wraps and turbans seem to be trending in the world of hair and fashion. But the history behind extravagant head wraps goes far beyond runway shows and YouTube tutorials. The practices dates back to pre-colonial African history in sub-Saharan Africa, and head wraps were considered symbols of status, marriage, and family lineage. During the Transatlantic Slave Trade, they were one of the few cultural pieces enslaved Africans were able to bring to the Americas.
to wear them as symbols of their enslavement. The beautiful cultural symbol was watered down to nothing more than a badge of shame and projected inferiority. In recent years, the natural hair movement has begun to reclaim these garments and the fashion industry is taking note. Head wraps even appeared at NYFW with models walking down the runway in afro-centric wraps and garments. But these pieces are more than a trend, and they still hold deeply-rooted symbolism for many African-Americans.
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