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ZURI - Hand painted appliqued female busts wearing headwraps on free motion machine quilted cotton, Ankara strips,binding and back. Approx 34"x34" Ready to Hang

 

 

Wallhanging -ZURI

$1,300.00Price
  • A beautiful and symbolic expression of identity and style, the traditional African headwrap is so much more than a fabric to cover the head. The gloriously woven head wraps are an undeniable statement of African culture and celebration, but that has not always been the case; before becoming an iconic fashion statement, they were associated with slavery and colonialism.

    African headwraps as we know and love them today have descended from the cloths worn by the women of sub-Saharan Africa and ancient Egypt. Furthermore, their long colourful history is both intriguing and inspiring, resulting in a wonderful representation of the culture and heritage of the African continent.  For more information on the Fascinating History of the African Headwrap, click on this link: https://www.sikaa.com/blogs/blog/the-fascinating-history-of-the-african-head-wrap

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