‘Yoruba Geles’ are the perfect accessories with traditional modern looks. The classic ‘iro and buba‘, Ankara in different styles and more are styled glamorous for traditional events with ‘gele’ which can also be tied in different ways. The ultimate ‘Yoruba’ party gele is slightly exaggerated with details (fan, clipped, layered etc) to make it stand out as well as complement the whole look/feel of the overall style.
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For skirt and blouses, gele are usually done in minimal size or extremely small but with ‘Iro and buba’ some ladies can decided to go with very big ‘gele style’ or a much more exaggerated look.
It’s best to start off with hair neatly tucked under a firm cap to sit well on the head to get rid of ‘bumps’ and make the gele go on smooth.
1. Fold the gele fabric into half/equal parts
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