Bantu knots: a hairstyle, a story

Le bantu knots : une coiffure, une histoire - Afro Garden

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Originally from the Bantu people, the bantu knots (Bantu knots) also called " Matôbo " in Cameroon, "Ti Choux" / " Kaka Cabris" in the West Indies, is a traditional hairstyle which consists of wrapping braids on themselves.

Bantu women wore this hairstyle for all types of occasions, especially during religious ceremonies.

Today globalized and trendy, this hairstyle has conquered the hearts of many women and celebrities (including: Rihanna, Halle Berry or Jada Pinkett Smith) who adopt the bantu knots with pride and elegance.

If you also like this hairstyle and its history, the illustrations "Bantu you knot! " and " Be my orchid " are available on the eshop in the " Posters " section.

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