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Gèlè

Traditionally, Yoruba culture dictated that the way a gèlè was tied indicated a woman’s marital status. A gèlè leaning to the right signified a married woman, while one leaning left meant she was single. However, in today’s modern society, this practice is no longer strictly followed. African women today have a strong sense of personal style when it comes to gèlè.