headtie

A head tie is the West and Southern African women’s cloth head scarf. It is known as  'Duku' , 'Dhuku' , 'Tukwi' and 'Gele' . The head scarf is used specifically ornamental head covering or fashion accessory, or for functionality in different settings. Gambian women in their head ties.

Itsmeaning or uses can vary depending on the country or religion.

Ghana

In Ghana people wear duku on a religious day of Friday , Saturday or Sunday, depending on if they are Muslim, Seventh-Day Adventists or Sunday church-going Christians.

Malawi

Malawi head tie is usually small and conservative relative to that of Nigerian style. They are worn down at weddings and at the funerals. At the celebrations like wedding ceremonies, and formal parties, they are worn.

Nigeria

In Nigeria they are called as Gele, and vary in size. Most Nigerian head ties are large and colorful

South Africa

women wear white Dukus to cover their heads. At the Pentecostal churches in South Africa, married women wear white Dukus.

Zimbabwe

These are wore by Shangaan women in Zimbabwe and South Africa as accessories. At other social gatherings, women may wear a Dhuku



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