The festive season is fast approaching and there are lots of weddings and occasions to attend. You may want to switch things up with your head fashion and the gele easily comes to mind.
Gele is a type of head wrap worn by West African women, mostly Nigerian ladies, when they are putting on native dress styles like Wrapper and blouse also known as Iro and Buba, lace skirt and blouse and other types of native wear.
Significance of gele in traditional attires dates back to its historic origin. Years back in Africa, gele head wraps were won by women to show their marital status.
It was also used to show a person’s social status because gele styles made with high fabric prints depicted a person of royal birth or from a rich family, while another done with regular or cheap fabric type show that the lady may be from a poor background.
However, over time, the styles for gele have revolutionised, just as fashion has. It is no longer one style fits all.
Do you have an oval or round face? There are Gele styles for both oval and round shape faces. Gele comes in different types and styles such as Pleated Gele, Aso-oke Gele, Gele with attached bow, Rose and petals, Fan Gele, Side twisted Gele, Umbrella Gele, there are also simple Gele styles. You can have the big Gele and also the small Gele. You can equally have the high and low Gele. Tying gele is not a difficult task if you follow the right procedures.
Gele can be made with materials such as silk, Organza, Satin, Aso Oke and even with Ankara fabric. At times, you can make a matching Gele with the same fabric with your outfit if it is suitable for making it, instead, you can also go for a different but matching Gele fabric style for your outfit.
Claraitosblog.com highlights some trending gele styles
1. Fan gele
Fan Gele style is really trending for ladies. This style derived its name from the fact that it resembles a fan. Fancy tied knots can be added at different positions to make it look more beautiful.
2. Infinity pleated gele
Infinity pleated Gele styles look stunning mainly as an autogele. This style has a tiny folding of the fabric overall.
3. Simple or casual gele styles
Gele can be made to assume the shape of a small cap but with fancy ruffled edges to give it a breathtaking look. This is among the simple Gele styles.
4. Pleated gele with ruffles
You can attach a bow or make some part of the Gele to have ruffles. This Gele style is mainly achieved with an Aso-oke fabric or any other thick fabric.
5. Gele with fancy beads
You can have fancy beads of different sizes, colours and styles attached to your Gele head wrap. This makes a bold statement and a great style for traditional wedding and Aso Ebi.
6. Side fan Gele with Twist
Gele can equally be designed with a part of the fabric twisted either round or by the side of the head wrap. This is among the fancy styles.
7. Big Gele with pleats and prints
These are great styles for brides because it makes them stand out from the crowd.
8. Gele with a bow
These styles can be used for casual or other occasions. Gele with a bow is a bang.
9. High Gele styles
High Gele styles are for big occasions. It gives you a bold and confident look.
10. Gele with Satin or Organza
Shimmering fabrics such as Organza and other similar fabrics can be used for making simple Gele styles. This will be a great style for wedding guests.
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