Hairtalk
Stylish Braids from African Roots
James, Duyan
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BOOK SUMMARY
A braidery is more than just a shop where you get your hair done: it is a spiritual space, a meeting place, and a cross-cultural intersection, and the site where the past and present are woven together and traditions come alive. Duyan James, a Liberian na
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A braidery is more than just a shop where you get your hair done: it is a spiritual space, a meeting place, and a cross-cultural intersection, and the site where the past and present are woven together and traditions come alive. Duyan James, a Liberian native with a braidery in Washington, DC, presents a colorful, fascinating, and gorgeously photographed guide to the art. Complete with stories, folklore, and traditional hair care secrets, Hairtalk provides a full sense of the history of the many braiding styles that have become a staple in American culture. Pore through 51 styles for adults and nine for childrenincluding some with synthetic and natural extensionsand learn all of the basic braiding techniques. But most importantly, James and her 12 African braiders from all over the continent provide a compelling account of the tribal meanings and ritualistic uses of each unique look, expanding the value and significance of braiding beyond mere fashion.
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 1402742355
ISBN(13-digit): 9781402742354
Dewey Decimal: 646.7/247
Library of Congress: 2006051274
Book Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 184
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