African Braids Braids are a part of the tribal customs in Africa. The braid patterns signify the tribe and help to identify the member of the tribe. The cultural significance and roots of braiding can be traced back to the African tribes. There are many interesting beliefs associated with braids

A bone breast-plate was the popular chest ornament the long bones called hair pipes were made with the bones from birds, Buffalo or other small animals. Since the hair-pipe bones were difficult and expensive to obtain the number of bones in plates indicated the wealth of the warrior. Such breast plates were worn on occasion in battle, but could be penetrated easily by an arrow or bullets so were mainly a decorative item. decorated with mirrors quails and feathers used for ceremonial purposes.

Geisha Hair The hairstyles of the geisha and Maiko are ritualised. Special meaning and seasonality is attached to each hairstyle and much can be told about the Geisha by reviewing her hair. Different hair styles mean different things, for example the Ofuku The ‘split peach’ style worn after a level of maturity is attained. In the back of the bun the colour is changed to match her changing of age