Nigerian Gele Headwrapping Workshop

Wed, 09/30/2009 - 7:26pm by Tahira

The Traverwood branch of the Ann Arbor library is hosting “The Art of the Gele: A Headwrapping workshop for women who love to be beautiful” Saturday, October 24 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join the Niyah Company’s Zarinah El-Amin Naeem, a Kalamazoo based anthropologist and master wrapper as she highlights the history of wrapping in America and teaches participants to tie several styles of beautiful, exquisite headwraps for everyday use and special occasions. The interactive workshop shall also feature a “Headwrap Swap” for regular wrappers who would like to trade wraps with others. Sample wraps will be available for use, however each participant is encouraged to bring a 2 yard piece of fabric that they would love to wear.