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Fulani braids

A braiding pattern of the Fula people of West Africa: a central braid, side cornrows and beads.

Also: tribal braids

Fulani braids follow styles worn by the Fula, or Fulani, people, a mainly pastoral people across the Sahel from Senegal to Sudan. A typical pattern has a cornrow running down the centre of the head, braids curving forward at the sides and hanging braids decorated with beads, cowrie shells, amber or silver coins. Traditional versions marked family and status. Fulani-inspired braids became popular worldwide in the 2010s, and braiders credit the Fula origin.

See also

CornrowsHair beadsBox braids

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