Wrapped with pride and dignity
By: Tshepo Matseba A doek is a cultural mark, a spiritual expression and a badge of pride for women in Africa and the world. Historically, a headwrap was a symbol of slavery imposed on African American women by their masters. Popularly referred to as tuku in Sesotho, dhuku in Shona, duku in Chichewam, and iduku in isiZulu, the headwrap has rich cultural significance within the African communities. In Nigeria, the […]