The art of tying gele is a stylish art. An art that compels admiration with ease. Admittedly, a gele that is skillfully tied evokes a certain kind of beauty; the kind that can only be seen among the ...

It has become cross-cultural and women of other Nigerian cultures wear it. The gele is the standard for a traditional wedding (especially a Yoruba one) and even the guests wear it for wedding parties.

NIGERIAN women are now known to wear gele (headgear) to different events. Gele is a Yoruba word which literally means “headscarf”’ or “headgear.” These beautiful African pieces give women the ...