How to tie or wear your African head-gear (gele)
Tying your head-gear is as easy as making a bow but
more versatile. The following steps will work you through the basics
styles; well they are as versatile as your imagination can take you.
Step 1: Start by folding the head gear
piece to a width of about six inches. This can be achieved by folding
the piece in half lengthwise twice or so.
Step 2:Rap
the piece around your head with the right extending about one and half
of the left side.
Step 3: Push in the
left side but keep the ends out while crossing the right side over (on
top of the left end); also keep the right-side ends out.
Step 4:
Pull both ends as tight as desired. Push the left
side while pulling the right side to get the desired comfort.
Step 5: Push
in the right side only from where it touches the left side but without
pulling it all the way through. This forms a bow.
Step 6: You
may now move this bow to the front, side or leave it on the back; the
choice is yours.
Step 7: Spread out
the two ends to obtain a rose petal look, or pin the two ends to obtain
yet another look. The different styles and looks are endless. You'll be
surprised what you can achieve by experimenting.
Always keep your head gear piece crisp with a spray
starch for better results.
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