A March DO: Discovering the Head wrap

Truth be told I’m not one to rock a head wrap but there’s times when getting out of your comfort zone is exactly what you need. After all fashion is exactly that - you can never put it in a box, sometimes it makes you or those around you uncomfortable – other times you only realize the beauty of it when you embrace it. 

The head-wrap originated in sub-Saharan Africa, and serves similar functions for both African and African-American women.

In South Africa and Namibia, the Afrikaans word used for head wrap is ‘doek’ (meaning ‘cloth’) is often used for the traditional head covering. In the past few years we have seen the rise of the head wrap as not just a traditional head covering but as a fashion statement piece as well. In other parts of the continent, terms like ‘duku’ (Malawi, Ghana), ‘dhuku’ (Zimbabwe), ‘tukwi’ (Botswana), and ‘gele’ (Nigeria) are used in reference to it.

In other cultures the head wrap is used for functionality and to mark special or significant days.

The head wrap it appears has endured many transitional periods in history and today it prevails. That my friends is staying power and worth the try...

I tried out the head wrap and was incredibly satisfied with the outcome. Will I try it again?? Most definitely – and I will be experimenting with different styles – Thank you YOU-TUBE tutorials. Check out the results below...

Head wrap - Purchased from a former colleague; Dress turned into a top - Mr Price; Skirt - Hidden Closet; Shoes - Footwork; Clutch Bag - Eastgate Mall; Pearls - Some store along Jason Moyo

Here are some popular effortlessly faces rocking head wraps

Kelly Khumalo

Bonang

Khanyi Mbau

Nandi Mngoma

Nompendulo Mkhatshwa

Solange