Blog posts of '2009' 'February'

Headwraps hold significant meaning and symbolism to both Africans and African-Americans alike. In Africa, headwraps are often worn to convey modesty, and different colors of head wraps can symbolize anything from wealth to social status. They also serve a practical function in protecting the head fr...

Not everyone has heard of Dead Sea mud, and most people would laugh at the idea of putting mud on their faces. However, numerous studies have shown the positive effects of Dead Sea mud on the skin.

How does something like mud clear your skin? The answer is surprisingly simple! As the Dead Sea evapo...

African drums hold a special place in the history of Africa. In Western Culture the idea of drumming is nearly always associated with entertainment or just to add to the musical quality of a song. In Africa, drums hold a deeper symbolic and historical meaning. Drums are almost always an accompanim...

In Africa, the use of animals in artwork isn't merely for show. Each animal has a specific meaning to the artist, and certain animals signify certain character qualities. This is why you will see so many carvings of animals, or even animals embroidered onto African clothing.

What Do Animals Symbo...