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[okwuid]

Traditional Igbo Wedding Attire

Traditional Igbo Wedding Attire

There’s a lot of debate surrounding what is and isn’t authentic Igbo wedding attire. As highlighted in our previous post, Igbo wedding outfits vary greatly and often depend on regional practices and, of course, personal tastes.  We’re aware that some people express interest in wearing Igbo attire but are not sure where to look. In this post, we’ve collated some of our favourite traditional Igbo…

[bluesuedeclogs]

yet another obstacle to me learning igbo is my family preferring to using yoruba words without clear reason

[angelsaxis]

Sometimes I imagine what my book would look like as a TV series, and I think my favorite part to think about is the costuming. It's all going to be traditional outfits from each of the nations, so like hanbok from Korea and geles/ichafus and wrapper skirts from Nigeria and saris from India. And I just feel like it would be nice to see in a fantasy setting cause we don't really get that mix of real world-derivatives of cultures with the lands and settings of fictional worlds. Like with GRRMs GoT, you can tell that it's a vaguely western European medievalish setting (maybe its not, I haven't seen the show) or even with the Witcher or The Grisha Trilogy, it's clear that they're loosely or directly inspired by different actual cultures. One thing I've never seen tho is that there will be different cultures from totally different regions all in the same place. I think that's what I'm trying to get at.

What I want is to see those cultures all next to each other, is what I'm saying. Fantasy but it's not just one group, it's multiple. Korean, Nigerian, and Indian traditional clothing is all incredibly colorful, and the silhouettes are very different from typical medieval high fantasy. you get to see characters move differently, hold themselves differently, etc, etc etc. It's something that I really want to see

[artbynonye]

📱🎉Testing out this new feature from @instagram! 🎉📱 I decided to display all the illustrations from the "Ichafu, Gele" Series in one post (swipe to the left to see more!). Prints are also available for sale! (See link in bio to my shop 💕) . . . . #artbynonye #pencilsbynonye #instagramultiplephotos #multiplephotos #digitalart #igboamaka #blackgirlmagic #asoebibella #bellanaija #thewraplife #pencilartist #asoebibella #artprintsforsale #illustrationfashion #dopeblackart #blackcreatives #supportasista #printsforsale #artforsale

[kizonga]

Top reasons why African print head-wraps are trending style among celebrities

Top reasons why African print head-wraps are trending style among celebrities

  Let us say for the umpteenth time that African fashion is gradually taking place in the fashion scene. How else do we explain why celebrities have been spotted having a fashion day with African print head wraps? Africans refer to head wraps as a doek, ichafu or gele depending on the African country.  Headwraps are made out of different indigenous African fabrics, but we never thought that…

[artbynonye]

I throughly enjoyed doing this series! When I initially started (with the drawing on the right) I wanted to do something special for Nigerian Independence Day. Instead of searching countless hours for the perfect picture (or recycling an image lol) I decided to make my own. Then it became a series. Our crowns (head wraps) are regal, signify strength, and power. In Igbo it is called "Ichafu". In Yoruba it is called "Gele". And I wanted these drawings to represent all those qualities. I added the touch of gold and sparkle from Photoshop because after all we are made of magic. And I wanted our radiance to shine through! 👑🌌🌠🌟 . . . . . . . . . #artbynonye #igboamaka #forcreativegirls #blackgirlmagic #thewraplife #illustration #photoshop #pencilartist #pencilportrait #portraitdrawing #asoebiafrica #asoebibella #bellanaija #dopeblackart #artofdrawing #pencilportrait #portraitdrawing #portraitsbynonye #pencilartist #worldofpencils #Pencilsbynonye #portraitsbynonye #pencilartist #dopeblackart #digitalart #art_funds #brownsugarsocial

[artbynonye]

(READ BELOW) 👜Store Announcement! 👜 Art by Nonye has an online shop filled with more than just art prints! Culture is a reoccurring theme that is apparent in my artwork. These prints above were the first ones I did in my signature illustration style. As you can see, they were inspired by "Ichafus/Geles", lavish Nigerian headwraps. Also, the shop will be focusing on stationery/office items. Check out these items and more! (Link in my bio). Love, Nonye💕 ___ #artbynonye

[artbynonye]

"The Ichafu, Gele Series", is an original art series based on different styles of Nigerian Headwraps. This series represents strength, beauty, and culture 👑. Ship this beautiful artwork and other merchandise for FREE in my shop! There are two days remaining for the sale so don't miss out! (Link in bio to shop: artbynonye.etsy.com) Love, Nonye 💕 ____ #artbynonye

[artbynonye]

FOR THE CULTURE! ✊💚 📷Photo: Shot by me for @artbynonye 🎨Artwork Featured: "Ichafu, Gele Series." By @artbynonye Visit my art IG page and website for more!

[artbynonye]

💚Green, 👑Gold, and🌼 White! The green represents wealth, gold represents royalty, white represents peace! My @artbynonye "The Ichafu, Gele" art series, inspired by Nigeria's Independence Day. These were really popular at the recent festival I did! Tag someone you know that would love to have these beautiful prints on their wall! Also what is your favorite fierce pose? #artbynonye #GeleIchafuSeries

[artbynonye]

💚Green, 👑Gold, and🌼 White! The green represents wealth, gold represents royalty, white represents purity! "The Ichafu, Gele" art series, inspired by Nigeria's Independence Day! Tag someone you know that would love to have these beautiful prints on their wall! Also what is your favorite fierce pose? #artbynonye #GeleIchafuSeries

[artbynonye]

"(Our geles/ichafus) remind us that we are queens..." 👑 these elaborate headpieces/headscarves are not only gorgeous and elaborate in nature, but are symbolic as well! Each drawing in my #GeleIchafuSeries striked stuning poses and gave a off regalness. The gele shown in this picture was one that my grandmother made for my mother back in 2009. It was actually an impromptu one for a relative's wedding, while we were in Nigeria! (Artwork available in my shop. See link in bio!) 📷Photo: @artbynonye ...#artbynonye #ArtByNonyeVisuals

[artbynonye]

"Our geles and ichafus are like our crowns..." 👑💚 Part I of my "Ichafu, Gele Series" story/African Visual Takeover. "Gele" Yoruba for Scarf, "Ichafu" Igbo for scarf. Two ethnic groups found in Nigeria. These are typically made of stiff fabric that can literally be molded into any shape you want! It is truly a conversation piece and reminiscent of a crown. These are not your average headscraves and is a work of art on it's own. This is a tribute to artisians that mold headpieces fit for a queen. (Btw all the geles that will be featured are my mother's lol) 💚 Photo📷: Taken by @lovenonye_xoxo for @artbynonye #artbynonye #GeleIchafuSeries #ArtByNonyeVisuals

[artbynonye]

💛💜💚GET READY! I'll be sharing some of my African (Nigerian) inspired visuals on this page! Issa takeover! . . . 👑👑👑 So here's the background story....Two years ago, I traveled to Nigeria for my grandmother's homegoing service. Although it was a very difficult time, I also captured some stunning visuals while I was there. It was my way to cope throughout my trip. My family celebrated her life and her legacy, as Africans do when a loved one leaves this earth 🙏. Also there's something about stepping foot on the soils of an African country that makes you feel welcomed and at home. Granted everything is not wonderful and rosey, but you cannot deny the spirit, the vibrance, and the energy, that runs through the veins of the Motherland. It also inspired my "Ichafu, Gele Series" (as seen in the photo above), which I intend to expand with other African countries. Stay tuned for bright colorful visuals and the stories behind them. #ArtByNonyeVisuals #artbynonye #GeleIchafuSeries

[chariadambaise]

Ichafu

[artbynonye]

A white background with accents of gold in the picture = instant chic! This theme/style can be found throughout my drawings. Pictured here is from a photoshoot I did earlier of my prints from my "Gele, Ichafu" series (see link in my bio). I wanted this series to exude richness and royalty. Which one is your favorite and why? (From left to right). Comment below! . . . . . #artbynonye #pencilsbynonye #pencilartist #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #printsforsale #artprintsforsale #bgki #moodboard #illustrationfashion #portraitdrawing #supportblackart #blackcreatives #supportasista #brownsugarsocial #dopeblackart #flatlays #flatlayoftheday #flatlaystyle #igboamaka #artforsale