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The Headwrap: A Symbol, A Tool, A Style

Headwraps are found in almost every culture and religion. In various places and times, they’ve been symbols of marital and cultural status, worn as signs of respect, and fulfilled the basic job of protecting people against the elements.  But they’ve also been symbols of oppression. In 1768, the Spanish governor of Louisiana enacted the “tignon […]

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