African Head Wraps (Balu)

We design Balu head wraps based on the Krio culture in Sierra Leone with various local fabrics such cotton print gara, bakit, krio print and linen.

These wraps are available in different designs and colors and you can wear them to any occasion.

History of Head Wrap  or Head tie or Enkesha.

Head wrap is an important phenomenon in African culture for women and a symbol of cultural fashion. Head wrap originated in sub-Saharan Africa and it was used for spiritual purpose and to protect the head from the sun. They also use it as a symbol to represent a woman’s status to show, if she is single or married or a widow. In some African culture men used head wrap too.