#african hats

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Ich hatte traditionelle afrikanische Kopfbedeckungen vor Augen, als ich diese Variationen in Midjourney gepromptet habe. Auf meine Recherchen hin, ob es Neuinterpretationen traditioneller Kopfedeckungen gibt, wurde ich fündig.

Es gibt tatsächlich einige bekannte Designer, die traditionelle afrikanische Kopfbedeckungen auf moderne und innovative Weise neu interpretieren:

David Tlale - https://davidtlale.com/

David Tlale, ein erfolgreicher südafrikanischer Designer, ist bekannt dafür, afrikanische Elemente in seine hochmodernen Kollektionen zu integrieren. Er hat unter anderem traditionelle Kopfbedeckungen in seine Laufsteg-Präsentationen eingebaut und sie mit zeitgenössischen Designs kombiniert.

Deola Sagoe - http://deolasagoe.co/

Die nigerianische Designerin Deola Sagoe ist eine Pionierin, wenn es um die Neuinterpretation traditioneller afrikanischer Mode geht. In ihren Kollektionen finden sich oft moderne Versionen des Gele, der traditionellen nigerianischen Kopfbedeckung für Frauen.

Lisa Folawiyo - https://lisafolawiyo.com/

Lisa Folawiyo, ebenfalls aus Nigeria, ist bekannt für ihre innovativen Designs mit Ankara-Stoffen. Sie hat auch Kopfbedeckungen in ihre Kollektionen integriert und dabei traditionelle Elemente mit modernem Flair kombiniert.

Rama Diaw -

https://ramadiawfashion.com/

Die senegalesische Designerin Rama Diaw sieht sich als "Brücke zwischen Afrika und Europa". In ihren Kollektionen verschmelzen traditionelle afrikanische Stoffe mit modernen Schnitten. Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass sie auch bei Kopfbedeckungen diesen Ansatz verfolgt und traditionelle Elemente neu interpretiert.

Emerging Designers

Neben diesen etablierten Namen gibt es auch eine wachsende Zahl junger Designer, besonders in Nigeria, die traditionelle Elemente wie Kopfbedeckungen für ein modernes, jugendliches Publikum neu interpretieren. Diese Designer kombinieren oft westliche und afrikanische Designs, um frische, zeitgemäße Looks zu kreieren.Die Neuinterpretation traditioneller afrikanischer Kopfbedeckungen ist Teil einer größeren Bewegung in der afrikanischen Modewelt. Designer streben danach, das reiche kulturelle Erbe Afrikas zu würdigen und gleichzeitig moderne, globale Trends zu integrieren. Diese Fusion von Tradition und Innovation macht die zeitgenössische afrikanische Mode zu einem spannenden und dynamischen Feld.

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Senuto man wearing a plumed basketry hat reserved for a champion cultivator, rewarding his endurance, strength and skill c. 1970

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Impatiens paucidentata, an epiphytic plant, native to Africa. Recent commission.

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Concrete cowgal

[loracarol]

Poseidon isn't in God Games because in The Odyssey Poseidon was off in Ethiopia receiving sacrificial offerings when Athena asked Zeus to intercede on Odysseus's behalf.

But at that moment, Poseidon was among the Ethiopians, very far away, those same Ethiopians, the most remote of people, who live divided in different groups, one where Hyperion goes down, the other where he rises. Poseidon went there to receive a sacrificial offering to him— bulls and rams—and was now sitting at a banquet, enjoying himself. But other gods had gathered in the great hall of Olympian Zeus.

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Which like, yeah, it would be cool to have had Poseidon in God Games, but the fact that it's canon to the Odyssey made me laugh.

But also now I'm picturing an Epic AU where everything is the same, but in Get in the Water, Poseidon is wearing a dumb little party hat and still snacking on sacrificial offerings & he's pissed because he had to leave a party early for this fuck u Odysseus.

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[minai28]

I realized it's a crime to have Sophie without Belinda. They're a 2 for 1 deal dispite everything

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usopp positivity post #21

I recently delved into the idea of Usopp's character being African, as Oda suggested. While this topic can be controversial, I believe it offers a positive perspective. I'm passionate about intercultural communication, and One Piece is a great example of diverse characters learning to appreciate each other's cultural backgrounds. This is evident in the stark differences between characters like Zoro and Franky, and the initial reactions to Brooke's politeness.

Usopp's character embodies several African ideals, making his representation meaningful. Here’s how:

Storytelling Tradition: Usopp is the crew’s storyteller, a role central to many African cultures that rely on oral traditions to preserve history and teach lessons. The Straw Hats' adventures are like living history, and Usopp is the one to chronicle them. Then we gotta think back to Aesop. But we’ll save that for another day. Which also makes me think that Elbaf is meant for Usopp. Elbaf is Fable spelled backwards, we all know this, right???).

Respect for Heritage: Usopp's respect for his parents and the Going Merry reflects a deep reverence for ancestors and heritage, akin to African traditions. His belief that the Merry had a spirit and his emotional farewell to the ship mirrors African animistic beliefs, where objects and nature are considered to have spiritual essence.

Resourcefulness: Usopp's ability to create tools and weapons from limited resources showcases his ingenuity, reflecting the adaptive spirit found in many African communities.

Community and Loyalty: Usopp’s loyalty to his crew and his willingness to put others before himself align with the African value of Ubuntu, which emphasizes community and interconnectedness. Not to mention, he also didn’t want the villagers to know about the battle that’d happened between the Straw Hat Pirates and the Black Cat Pirates (back in the Syrup Village arc).

Usopp’s character is a rich tapestry of these cultural elements, making him a profound representation of African ideals in One Piece. I think if we took the time to think about the intercultural aspects found in One Piece we’d understand certain parts of the narrative better. (Might further explore this in another post).

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can sigma wood stare at an african land snail* wearing a common garden snail as a hat? or a party hat

(*those are the really huge snails the size of your hand)

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Boudicca with a cowboy hat.