What is Autogele?
Auto Gele is a permanently styled fashionable gele/headtie. There will be no more pins and tying, and can be used endlessly. What does a gele symbolize? The gele is typically used for special occasions – as an addition to the traditional ‘iro’ (a wraparound skirt) and ‘buba’ (a loose-fitting blouse) – and is a way to represent a woman’s marital status. What is the purpose of gele? The headwrap, which is called gele, is a part of a woman’s traditional attire in my culture. Female adults, typically aged 20 and above, wear the Gele as a sign of elegance and maturity. What is the importance of gele? Its cultural importance is profound, as gele signifies elegance, and celebration, and often serves as a status symbol during special occasions like weddings, ceremonies, and festivals. While headgear is called gele in the Yoruba language, amongst the Igbos, it is referred to as Ichafu. What are the different types of gele? Gele comes in different types and styles such as Pleated Gele, Aso-oke Gele, Gele with attached bow, Rose and petals, Fan Gele, Side twisted Gele, Umbrella Gele, there are also simple Gele styles.