Practical. Beautiful. Tribal. Ornamental. Regal. Ancient. Futuristic. Plain. Fantastical. The braiding of hair has been weaving the strands of functionality, community, and personal expression for literal centuries. They carry deep cultural and historical meaning while also delivering on some of … Continue reading Pop Culture’s Most Iconic Braids
Braids are seen every day. We love the beauty, the practicality, the culture of the braid, but may rarely consider the history of this intricate woven art. Known as ‘suka’ in Swahili, ‘la trenza’ in Spanish, and جديلة in Arabic, … Continue reading Woven Across Time: The Cultural Language of Braids
Here in her hairsThe painter plays the spider and hath wovenA golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men,Faster than gnats in cobwebs… William Shakespeare, “The Merchant of Venice” “Hey, can you braid my hair?” When I was in junior … Continue reading Securing the Crown: Meet Your Festival Hair Braiders
