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head wraps


Identification code: 300410438



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  • head wrap

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Rectangular pieces of fabric wrapped from the back of the head and either tied or tucked behind the head so as to expose the face. Head wraps in the United States have been associated with slavery and servitude of African American women. In recent years some women have reclaimed the garment to assert their heritage.

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