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[[File:Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf3.jpg|thumb|right|An elaborate head tie worn by [[Ellen Johnson Sirleaf]], President of Liberia]]
[[File:Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf3.jpg|thumb|right|An elaborate head tie worn by [[Ellen Johnson Sirleaf]], President of Liberia]]
[[File:Ivorian woman.jpg|thumb|right|Ivoirian woman in a head-tie]]
[[File:Ivorian woman.jpg|thumb|right|Ivoirian woman in a head-tie]]
A '''head tie''' is a women's cloth [[head scarf]] that is commonly worn in many parts of [[West Africa]] and [[Southern Africa]]. Head ties are also commonly worn by Married Jewish Women as symbol of marriage. The head tie is used as an ornamental head covering or [[fashion accessory]], or for functionality in different settings. Its use or meaning can vary depending on the country and/or religion of those who wear it.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}} Among Jewish women, the Biblical source for covering hair comes from the Torah in the book of Bamidbar Parshas Nasso which contains the source for the obligation of a married woman to cover her hair. An ''eesha sotah'' is a woman whose husband suspects her of having acted immorally. The Torah commands the Kohein to take various steps to demonstrate that the ''sotah'' has deviated from the modest and loyal path of most married Jewish women (Rashi 5:15-27). Among the procedures, the ''pasuk'' clearly states: ''“ufora es rosh haisha…”'' ''and he shall uncover the hair of the head of the woman''(5:18). One can only uncover something that has previously been covered; in this case the Torah is referring to the married woman’s hair.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Reiss|first=Breindy|title=The Torah Source For Covering One’s Hair|url=https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/judaism-101/the-torah-source-for-covering-ones-hair/2012/06/28/|access-date=2021-03-19|language=en-US}}</ref>
A '''head tie''' is a women's cloth [[head scarf]] that is commonly worn by [[American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS)]] women in the United States<ref> The headdress dates back to 18th century Louisiana and Governor Esteban Rodriguez Miro who forbade creole, mulatto and Afrodescendant women from showing their hair as the elaborate hairstyles were deemed sexual provocative to European men.{{Cite web|title= Tignon Laws: Policing Black Women's Hair in the 18th Century|url= https://www.essence.com/hair/tignon-laws-cultural-appropriation-black-natural-hair| website=essence.com|language=en|access-date=2021-09-09}}</ref> as well as in many parts of [[West Africa]] and [[Southern Africa]]. Head ties are also commonly worn by Married Jewish Women as symbol of marriage. The head tie is used as an ornamental head covering or [[fashion accessory]], or for functionality in different settings. Its use or meaning can vary depending on the country and/or religion of those who wear it.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}} Among Jewish women, the Biblical source for covering hair comes from the Torah in the book of Bamidbar Parshas Nasso which contains the source for the obligation of a married woman to cover her hair. An ''eesha sotah'' is a woman whose husband suspects her of having acted immorally. The Torah commands the Kohein to take various steps to demonstrate that the ''sotah'' has deviated from the modest and loyal path of most married Jewish women (Rashi 5:15-27). Among the procedures, the ''pasuk'' clearly states: ''“ufora es rosh haisha…”'' ''and he shall uncover the hair of the head of the woman''(5:18). One can only uncover something that has previously been covered; in this case the Torah is referring to the married woman’s hair.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Reiss|first=Breindy|title=The Torah Source For Covering One’s Hair|url=https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/judaism-101/the-torah-source-for-covering-ones-hair/2012/06/28/|access-date=2021-03-19|language=en-US}}</ref>

In the ([[United States]]), particularly Louisiana, the head tie was referred to as a '''''tignon''''' <ref>{{Cite web|title= Tignon Laws: Policing Black Women's Hair in the 18th Century|url= https://www.amplifyafrica.org/post/tignon-law-policing-black-women-s-hair-in-the-18th-century | website=amplifyafrica.org|language=en|access-date=2021-09-03}}</ref>
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There are varying traditional names for headties in different African countries, which include: '''''gele''''' ([[Nigeria]]), '''''duku''''' ([[Malawi]], [[Ghana]]), '''''dhuku''''' ([[Zimbabwe]]), '''''tukwi''''' ([[Botswana]]), '''''doek''''' ([[South Africa]], [[Namibia]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lupita Nyong'o, Who Designed Your Nigerian-Style Head Tie?|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/09/18/493965969/lupita-nyongo-who-designed-your-nigerian-style-head-tie|website=NPR.org|language=en|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> Jewish women refer to their head ties as a '''''tichel''''' or '''''mitpachat'''''.


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There are varying traditional names for headties in different countries, which include: '''''gele''''' ([[Nigeria]]), '''''duku''''' ([[Malawi]], [[Ghana]]), '''''dhuku''''' ([[Zimbabwe]]), '''''tukwi''''' ([[Botswana]]), '''''doek''''' ([[South Africa]], [[Namibia]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lupita Nyong'o, Who Designed Your Nigerian-Style Head Tie?|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/09/18/493965969/lupita-nyongo-who-designed-your-nigerian-style-head-tie|website=NPR.org|language=en|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> and '''''tignon''''' ([[United States]])<ref>{{Cite web|title= Tignon Laws: Policing Black Women's Hair in the 18th Century|url= https://www.amplifyafrica.org/post/tignon-law-policing-black-women-s-hair-in-the-18th-century | website=amplifyafrica.org|language=en|access-date=2021-09-03}}</ref> Jewish women refer to their head ties as a '''''tichel''''' or '''''mitpachat'''''.
==West Africa==
==West Africa==
In Nigeria, the head-ties are known as ''gele'' (a Yoruba-language word), and can be rather large and elaborate. Although the gele can be worn for day-to-day activities, the elaborate ceremonial ones are worn to weddings, special events, and church activities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Make Up by Marah|url=http://www.marahglitz.co.za/gele.html|website=www.marahglitz.co.za|access-date=2020-05-28}}</ref> It is usually made of a material that is firmer than regular cloth. When worn, especially for more elaborate events, the gele typically covers a woman's entire hair as well as her ears. The only part exposed is her face and earrings on the lower part of her earlobes. The gele is accompanied by traditional local attire that may or may not have the same pattern as the headtie itself.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Make Up by Marah|url=http://www.marahglitz.co.za/gele.html|website=www.marahglitz.co.za|access-date=2020-05-28}}</ref>
In Nigeria, the head-ties are known as ''gele'' (a Yoruba-language word), and can be rather large and elaborate. Although the gele can be worn for day-to-day activities, the elaborate ceremonial ones are worn to weddings, special events, and church activities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Make Up by Marah|url=http://www.marahglitz.co.za/gele.html|website=www.marahglitz.co.za|access-date=2020-05-28}}</ref> It is usually made of a material that is firmer than regular cloth. When worn, especially for more elaborate events, the gele typically covers a woman's entire hair as well as her ears. The only part exposed is her face and earrings on the lower part of her earlobes. The gele is accompanied by traditional local attire that may or may not have the same pattern as the headtie itself.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Make Up by Marah|url=http://www.marahglitz.co.za/gele.html|website=www.marahglitz.co.za|access-date=2020-05-28}}</ref>

Revision as of 21:39, 9 September 2021

A Ghanaian woman wearing a gele
An elaborate head tie worn by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia
Ivoirian woman in a head-tie

A head tie is a women's cloth head scarf that is commonly worn by American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) women in the United States[1] as well as in many parts of West Africa and Southern Africa. Head ties are also commonly worn by Married Jewish Women as symbol of marriage. The head tie is used as an ornamental head covering or fashion accessory, or for functionality in different settings. Its use or meaning can vary depending on the country and/or religion of those who wear it.[citation needed] Among Jewish women, the Biblical source for covering hair comes from the Torah in the book of Bamidbar Parshas Nasso which contains the source for the obligation of a married woman to cover her hair. An eesha sotah is a woman whose husband suspects her of having acted immorally. The Torah commands the Kohein to take various steps to demonstrate that the sotah has deviated from the modest and loyal path of most married Jewish women (Rashi 5:15-27). Among the procedures, the pasuk clearly states: “ufora es rosh haisha…” and he shall uncover the hair of the head of the woman(5:18). One can only uncover something that has previously been covered; in this case the Torah is referring to the married woman’s hair.[2]

In the (United States), particularly Louisiana, the head tie was referred to as a tignon [3] There are varying traditional names for headties in different African countries, which include: gele (Nigeria), duku (Malawi, Ghana), dhuku (Zimbabwe), tukwi (Botswana), doek (South Africa, Namibia)[4] Jewish women refer to their head ties as a tichel or mitpachat.

West Africa

In Nigeria, the head-ties are known as gele (a Yoruba-language word), and can be rather large and elaborate. Although the gele can be worn for day-to-day activities, the elaborate ceremonial ones are worn to weddings, special events, and church activities.[5] It is usually made of a material that is firmer than regular cloth. When worn, especially for more elaborate events, the gele typically covers a woman's entire hair as well as her ears. The only part exposed is her face and earrings on the lower part of her earlobes. The gele is accompanied by traditional local attire that may or may not have the same pattern as the headtie itself.[6]

In Ghana, opportunity to wear a duku usually falls on a religious day of Friday, Saturday or Sunday. This depends on whether the wearers are Muslim, Seventh-Day Adventists or Sunday church-going Christians.

Southern Africa

In South Africa and Namibia, the Afrikaans word doek (meaning "cloth") is used for the traditional head covering used among most elderly local women in rural areas. Malawian head-ties are usually small and conservative compared to the Nigerian style. Women wear duku at special events like funerals. Urban women with plaited hair also wear a duku when visiting rural areas out of cultural respect. In addition, women may wear duku during sleep to protect the hair.[7]

In South African church services women may wear white "dukus" to cover their heads. At the International Pentecostal churches in South Africa, married women wear white 'dukus'.[citation needed]

The Shangaan women in Zimbabwe and South Africa wear 'dukus' as fashion accessories.[8][9] At other social gatherings in Zimbabwe women may wear a dhuku.[9]

According to Professor Hlonipha Mokoena of the Witwatersrand Institute for Social and Economic Research,[10] historically the doek or headscarf was imposed on black women in many colonies by convention or by law as a way to control the sensuality and exoticism that “confused” white men.[11] 2016 saw a resurgence of wearing doeks through the #FeesMustFall movement among students around South Africa.[12][13]

See also

References

  1. ^ The headdress dates back to 18th century Louisiana and Governor Esteban Rodriguez Miro who forbade creole, mulatto and Afrodescendant women from showing their hair as the elaborate hairstyles were deemed sexual provocative to European men."Tignon Laws: Policing Black Women's Hair in the 18th Century". essence.com. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  2. ^ Reiss, Breindy. "The Torah Source For Covering One's Hair". Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  3. ^ "Tignon Laws: Policing Black Women's Hair in the 18th Century". amplifyafrica.org. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
  4. ^ "Lupita Nyong'o, Who Designed Your Nigerian-Style Head Tie?". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  5. ^ "Make Up by Marah". www.marahglitz.co.za. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
  6. ^ "Make Up by Marah". www.marahglitz.co.za. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
  7. ^ "African Head Gear and African Identity". Global Black History. 2016-06-13. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  8. ^ ""Shangaan Woman"". Evan Church. Archived from the original on 10 July 2011. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
  9. ^ a b D., Cannon (19 April 2000). "Culture of Zimbabwe". Winthrop, Iowa: East Buchanan Community School District. Archived from the original on 16 July 2004. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  10. ^ "Hlonipha Mokoena". WiSER. Wits Institute for Social & Economic Research, University of Witwatersrand. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  11. ^ Khoabane, Rea (31 January 2016). "Doeks: mark of a good woman – or a bad hair day?". Sunday Times. TimesLIVE. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 February 2017.
  12. ^ Khoabane, Rea (2 June 2016). "The doek - more than just a fashion statement". Sowetan LIVE. Tiso Blackstar Group.
  13. ^ Pumza Fihlani (11 June 2016). "How South African women are reclaiming the headscarf". BBC News. Johannesburg.
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