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Anambra 1st son Lol, at least act smart Uche .. @Grok before Mali contact has Yoruba women been wearing a head tie, or head wrap? Also during Pre colonial does Igbo women wear head ties or scarves or did their style of dressing just favour hairstyle alone? Also, can you tell when Igbo
Nononsense Anambra 1st son Yes, Yoruba women wore head wraps (Gele) long before Mali Empire contactβGele is native to Yoruba culture (Nigeria/Benin/Togo) for centuries, using indigenous aso-oke fabric. Pre-colonial styles: elaborate tied/wrapped shapes (flared, layered, fanned), covering hair fully,
Nononsense Oracle Yes, Igbo Ichafu is traditionally a simpler headscarfβoften a flat tie with graceful folds, like a bandana or basic wrap, and the term comes from French "chiffon" (head covering). Vintage photos show elegant but understated styles. Yoruba Gele is a structured, pleated headdress