OK! FashionA NEW DAWN FOR GELE! THE "GELE" PRONOUNCED 'GAYLAE' IS A HEAD WRAP/ HEAD-TIE THAT ORIGINATES FROM THE YORUBA PEOPLE OF NIGERIA
Page 11TEXTURE IS EVERYTHING: Softer fabrics like those used to make clothes are better for a turban effect. Stiffer fabrics are less pliable, requiring more expertise for styling. OK! Fashion
OK! FashionGELE FACTS: • These fabrics were traditionally hand woven by skilled craftsmen from cotton. This tradition has survived with the introduction of other materials like silk, lurex and metallic yarns. Like all things fashion, designs evolve and today you can also get a myriad of options cut from industrial mass made reams.
Page 13GELE FACTS: ⚫ It is often said that a beautiful gele is a crown that can transform average clothes into a regal outfit and at the same time gorgeous clothes can lose their sparkle with ill fitting head-ties.
OK! FashionCOLOURS: Gele in colours that are complementary to the outfit are often not as striking as those that are contrasting. Either way, significant thought and effort go into choosing the perfect colour combinations.