How to tie an African head tie | My Gambia | My Magazine

A head tie in The Gambia is called ˝mousoor˝ in Wolof and ˝tikoo˝ in Mandinka. It is the symbol of an African woman. There are many reasons attached to women's wearing of a head tie; traditional, social, or religious beliefs.

In the olden days, different head ties distinguished a woman's social or marital status. It could also tell a woman's religion. Today, ladies wear a head tie for various purposes, including religious beliefs, fashion choices, tradition, etc.

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