Headwrap & Gele Foundations: 10 Skills in 90 Seconds
· Episode 5 of 10
Episode 5 / 10 · Review
Review: Cultural Roots, Fabrics, and Your First Wrap
Match each regional style to its defining feature: Yoruba gele, Ghanaian duku, Ethiopian netela — and name the fabric rule that decides whether you use stiff or soft cloth.
Yoruba gele: high and peaked. Ghanaian duku: low and knotted. Ethiopian netela: draped over head and shoulders. Fabric rule: match structure to style — stiff fabric for sculptural gele, soft fabric for everyday wraps; always test drape and recovery before committing.
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